2 Samuel 3:21
“And Abner said unto David, I will arise and go, and will gather all Israel unto my lord the king, that they may make a league with thee, and that thou mayest reign over all that thine heart desireth. And David sent Abner away; and he went in peace.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Abner said to David, I will arise and go,.... Into the several parts of the land of Israel:
and will gather all…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Abner repeats the offer 2Sa 3:12; and the condition of Michal’s return 2Sa 3:13 being now fulfilled, David accepts it,…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
He went in peace - David dismissed him in good faith, having no sinister design in reference to him.
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
and will gather all Israel A meeting of the national assembly or "congregation of Israel" was requisite to accept David…
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