2 Samuel 20:8
“When they were at the great stone which is in Gibeon, Amasa went before them. And Joab's garment that he had put on was girded unto him, and upon it a girdle with a sword fastened upon his loins in the sheath thereof; and as he went forth it fell out.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
When they were at the great stone which is in Gibeon,.... Which, according to Josephus (r), was forty furlongs, or five…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Amasa went before them - Rather, “advanced to meet them.” Amasa was no doubt returning to Jerusalem, according to his…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Joab's garment - It appears that this was not a military garment; and that Joab had no arms but a short sword, which he…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Samuel 20:4-13
We have here Amasa's fall just as he began to rise. He was nephew to David (Sa2 17:25), had been Absalom's general and…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
the great stone which is in Gibeon Some isolated rock, well known as a landmark.
went before them Lit. came before them,…