Charles Ellicott Commentary 2 Samuel 3:8

Charles Ellicott Commentary

2 Samuel 3:8

1819–1905
Anglican
Charles Ellicott
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott Commentary

2 Samuel 3:8

1819–1905
Anglican
SCRIPTURE

"Then was Abner very wroth for the words of Ish-bosheth, and said, Am I a dog`s head that belongeth to Judah? This day do I show kindness unto the house of Saul thy father, to his brethren, and to his friends, and have not delivered thee into the hand of David; and yet thou chargest me this day with a fault concerning this woman." — 2 Samuel 3:8 (ASV)

Am I a dog’s head? —The translation of this clause is taken from the Vulgate, and is hardly possible; it should rather be, Am I a dog’s head belonging to Judah?