2 Samuel 4:12
“And David commanded his young men, and they slew them, and cut off their hands and their feet, and hanged them up over the pool in Hebron. But they took the head of Ishbosheth, and buried it in the sepulchre of Abner in Hebron.”
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Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Cut off their hands ... - After they were dead. Their hands and feet were hung up in a place of public resort, both to…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
And they slew them - None ever more richly deserved death; and by this act of justice, David showed to all Israel that…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Samuel 4:9-12
We have here justice done upon the murderers of Ish-bosheth.
I. Sentence passed upon them. There needed no evidence,…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
And David commanded, &c. Kitto compares the conduct of David towards the murderers of his rival with that of Alexander…
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