There was a famine during David’s reign that lasted for three years, so David asked the Lord about it. And the Lord said, “The famine has come because Saul and his family are guilty of murdering the Gibeonites.”

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

There is no note of time whatever, nor any clue as to what part of David’s reign the events of this chapter ought to be assigned.

Enquired…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Then there was. —Read, and there was, there being no indication of time in the original. It is plain from [Reference 2 Sa…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Then there was a famine in the days of David three years, year
after year
That is, th…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Every affliction arises from sin and should lead us to repent and humble ourselves before God; but some troubles especially show that they are sent…