Chapter 2:
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2 Samuel 2
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David made king in Hebron. (1-7) Abner makes Ishbosheth
king Battle between Abner's men and those of Joab. (8-17) Asahel slain by Abner:
25-32. Both parties retreat. (18-24)
1-7. After the death of Saul, many went to David at
Ziklag,1 chronicles
to give it in his own time and manner. Yet assurance of hope in God's
promise, will quicken pious endeavours. If I be chosen to the crown of life, it
does not follow, Then I will do nothing; but, Then I will do all that God
directs me. This good use David made of his election, and so will all whom God
has chosen. In all our journeys and removes, it is comfortable to see God going
before us; and we may do so, if by faith and prayer we set Him before us. God,
according to the promise, directed David's path. David rose gradually: thus the
kingdom of the Messiah, the Son of David, is set up by degrees; he is Lord of
all, but we see not yet all things put under him.
8-17. The nation in general refused David. By this the Lord trained up his
servant for future honour and usefulness; and the tendency of true godliness was
shown in his behaviour while passing through various difficulties. David was
herein a type of Christ, whom Israel would not submit to, though anointed of the
Father to be a Prince and a Saviour to them. Abner meant, Let the young men
fight before us, when he said, Let them play before us: fools thus make a mock
at sin. But he is unworthy the name of a man, that can thus trifle with human
blood.
Verses 18-24
Death often comes by ways we least suspect. We are often betrayed by the
accomplishments we are proud of! Asahel's swiftness, which he presumed so much
upon, did him no service, but hastened his end.
Verses 25-32
Abner appeals to Joab concerning the miserable consequences of a civil war.
Those who make light of such unnatural contests, will find that they are
bitterness to all concerned. How easy it is for men to use reason, when it makes
for them, who would not use it, if it made against them! See how the issue of
things alter men's minds! The same thing which looked pleasant in the morning,
at night looked dismal. Those who are most forward to enter into contention,
will repent before they have done with it, and had better leave it off before it
be meddled with, as Solomon advises. This is true of every sin, oh that men
would consider it in time, that it will be bitterness in the latter end!
Asahel's funeral is here mentioned. Distinctions are made between the dust of
some and that of others; but in the resurrection no difference will be made, but
between the godly and ungodly, which will remain for ever.
Chapter 2:
| Darby
| Geneva
| Gill
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Genesis
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