2 Samuel 3:13
“And he said, Well; I will make a league with thee: but one thing I require of thee, that is, Thou shalt not see my face, except thou first bring Michal Saul's daughter, when thou comest to see my face.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And he said, well, I will make a league with thee,.... He accepted of the offer, he was ready and willing to enter into…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
David’s motive in requiring the restitution of Michal was partly his affection for her, and his memory of her love for…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Except thou first bring Michal - David had already six wives at Hebron; and none of them could have such pretensions to…
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, 1882–1921
except thou first bring As the text stands it can only be rendered except on condition of thy bringing. But it looks…
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