“Who asked your opinion, you sons of Zeruiah!” David exclaimed. “Why have you become my adversary today? This is not a day for execution, for today I am once again the king of Israel!”

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Adversaries. —The word in the original here is Satan.

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And David said, what have I to do with you, you sons of
Zeruiah? &c.] (See Gill on 2 Samuel 16:10

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Those who now slight and abuse the Son of David would be glad to make their peace when he will come in his glory; but it will be too late. Shimei l…

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