2 Samuel 3:8
“Then was Abner very wroth for the words of Ishbosheth, and said, Am I a dog's head, which against Judah do shew kindness this day unto the house of Saul thy father, to his brethren, and to his friends, and have not delivered thee into the hand of David, that thou chargest me to day with a fault concerning this woman?”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Then was Abner very wroth for the words of Ishbosheth,.... If false he had a good deal of reason for it; and if true, he…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The words against Judah are very obscure. If the text be correct, the words would seem to be Ish-bosheth’s, who in his…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Am I a dog's head - Dost thou treat a man with indignity who has been the only prop of thy tottering kingdom, and the…
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
Am I a dog's head, &c. Render, Am I a dog's head belonging to Judah? This day do I shew kindness … and thou hast charged…
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