2 Samuel 3:12
“And Abner sent messengers to David on his behalf, saying, Whose is the land? saying also, Make thy league with me, and, behold, my hand shall be with thee, to bring about all Israel unto thee.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Abner sent messengers to David on his behalf,.... On his own account, and not on the account of Ishbosheth, or the…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Whose is the land? - Meaning, Is not the land thine by God’s promise?
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Samuel 3:7-21
Here, I. Abner breaks with Ish-bosheth, and deserts his interest, upon a little provocation which Ish-bosheth…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–19212 Samuel 3:12-21
Abner's negotiations with David
12. on his behalf The Sept. rendering immediatelyis adopted by some commentators, but is…
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