2 Samuel 2:14
“And Abner said to Joab, Let the young men now arise, and play before us. And Joab said, Let them arise.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Abner said to Joab,.... Perceiving he made no motion towards an engagement with him, his orders from David being…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Play - (Compare Jdg 16:25; 1Sa 18:7). Here, the word is applied to the serious game of war, to be played by twelve…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Let the young men - play before us - This was diabolical play, where each man thrust his sword into the body of the…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Samuel 2:8-17
Here is, I. A rivalship between two kings - David, whom God made king, and Ishbosheth, whom Abner made king. One would…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Let the young men now arise "Young men" here means "servants" or "soldiers." Cp. ch. 2Sa 4:12. Desirous to avoid the…
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