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2 Samuel 2:7

2 Samuel 2:7
Therefore now let your hands be strengthened, and be ye valiant : for your master Saul is dead, and also the house of Judah have anointed me king over them.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Now therefore let your hands be strengthened, and be ye valiant,.... And not be afraid of the Philistines, who might…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Now let your hands be strengthened - David certainly wished to attach the men of Jabesh to his interest; he saw that…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Samuel 2:1-7

When Saul and Jonathan were dead, though David knew himself anointed to be king, and now saw his way very clear, yet he…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

be ye valiant The following clause, which might be rendered "for thoughyour master Saul is dead, yetthe house of Judah,…