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2 Samuel 5:21

2 Samuel 5:21
And there they left their images, and David and his men burned them.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And when David inquired of the Lord,.... For though he had success before, and got the victory, he would not engage…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

And there they left their images - An indication of the precipitancy of their flight, and the suddenness with which the…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

They left their images - It was the custom of most nations to carry their gods with them to battle: in imitation of this…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Samuel 5:17-25

The particular service for which David was raised up was to save Israel out of the hand of the Philistines, Sa2 3:18.…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

their images Cp. 1Sa 31:9 (E. V. idols). They brought them into the field to ensure victory, as the Edomites appear to…