2 Samuel 20:3
“And David came to his house at Jerusalem; and the king took the ten women his concubines, whom he had left to keep the house, and put them in ward, and fed them, but went not in unto them. So they were shut up unto the day of their death, living in widowhood.”
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Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And David came to his house at Jerusalem,.... His palace there, which was in that part of the city called the fort of…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The ten women - He could not well divorce them; he could not punish them, as they were not in the transgression; he…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Samuel 20:1-3
David, in the midst of his triumphs, has here the affliction to see his kingdom disturbed and his family disgraced.
I.…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
David's return to Jerusalem
3. living in widowhood Either in widowhood for life, or as the Targum explains it, in…