When they arrived at Hebron, they presented Ishbosheth’s head to David. “Look!” they exclaimed to the king. “Here is the head of Ishbosheth, the son of your enemy Saul who tried to kill you. Today the Lord has given my lord the king revenge on Saul and his entire family!”

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The Lord has avenged. —It is not to be supposed that the murderers pretended a Divine commission for their wicked deed; they only …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And they brought the head of Ishbosheth unto David to Hebron, &c.] Supposing it would have been a very acceptable present…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

A person may be glad to obtain his just wishes, and yet genuinely regret the means by which he receives them. He may be sorry for the death of a pe…