2 Samuel 2:17
“And there was a very sore battle that day; and Abner was beaten, and the men of Israel, before the servants of David.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And there was a very sore battle that day,.... When the twenty four men fell together, and no decision could be made…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Neither side had the advantage in the combat of twelve a side; hence, the quarrel was fought out with great fierceness…
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
And there was a very sore battle that day The combat of champions having proved indecisive, a severe general engagement…