Now a certain man drew a bow at random, and struck the king of Israel between the joints of his armor. So he said to the driver of his chariot, “Turn around and take me out of the battle, for I am wounded.”

Commentaries

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Drew a bow.With the bow.

At a venture. —See margin, and compare 2 Samuel 15:11, whe…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 18:2).

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

This history we read in 1 Kings 22. Abundant riches and honor give large opportunities of doing good, but they are attended with many snares and te…