2 Samuel 8:13
“And David gat him a name when he returned from smiting of the Syrians in the valley of salt, being eighteen thousand men.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And David gat him a name,.... Fame and reputation in the several nations of the world for valour and courage, for the…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The Syrians - Read the Edomites, as in marginal references (compare Psa 60:1-12 title), and as the context 2Sa 8:14…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
David gat him a name - Became a very celebrated and eminent man. The Targum has it, David collected troops; namely, to…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Samuel 8:9-14
Here is, 1. The court made to David by the king of Hamath, who, it seems was at this time at war with the king of Zobah.…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–19212 Samuel 8:13-14
Conquest of Edom
13. gathim a name Won renown. Cp. ch. 2Sa 7:9. This, and not "erected a monument," as some render, is…
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