Albert Barnes Commentary 2 Samuel 16:10

Albert Barnes Commentary

2 Samuel 16:10

1798–1870
Presbyterian
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes Commentary

2 Samuel 16:10

1798–1870
Presbyterian
SCRIPTURE

"And the king said, What have I to do with you, ye sons of Zeruiah? Because he curseth, and because Jehovah hath said unto him, Curse David; who then shall say, Wherefore hast thou done so?" — 2 Samuel 16:10 (ASV)

What have I to do... — Compare Matthew 8:29; John 2:4; and the similar complaint about the sons of Zeruiah in 2 Samuel 3:39. For a similar striking incident in the life of the Son of David, see Luke 9:52-56.