2 Samuel 3:14
“And David sent messengers to Ishbosheth Saul's son, saying, Deliver me my wife Michal, which I espoused to me for an hundred foreskins of the Philistines.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And David sent messengers to Ishbosheth, Saul's son,.... When Abner's messengers returned to him, and acquainted him…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Sent messengers to Ish-bosheth - Not to Abner, for the league between David and Abner was a profound secret, but to…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Deliver me my wife - It is supposed that he meant to screen Abner; and to prevent that violence which he might have used…
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
David sent messengers to Ish-bosheth The acceptance of the condition by Abner is implied, but the formal demand was made…