2 Samuel 3:33
“And the king lamented over Abner, and said, Died Abner as a fool dieth?”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the king lamented over Abner,.... Delivered an elegy or funeral oration, which he had composed on this occasion, as…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Lamented - i. e. composed and sang the funeral dirge which follows (compare 2Sa 1:17). Died Abner ... - i. e. The great…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The king lamented over Abner - This lamentation, though short, is very pathetic. It is a high strain of poetry; but the…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Samuel 3:22-39
We have here an account of the murder of Abner by Joab, and David's deep resentment of it.
I. Joab very insolently fell…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
lamented See note on ch. 2Sa 1:17.
Died Abner as a fool dieth Lit. As dies a fool should Abner die? Was this ignoble…
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