2 Samuel 24:16 Meaning, Study, & Commentary | RSV

And when the angel stretched forth his hand toward Jerusalem to destroy it, the LORD repented of the evil, and said to the angel who was working destruction among the people, "It is enough; now stay your hand." And the angel of the LORD was by the threshing floor of Arau'nah the Jeb'usite.

Commentaries

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century

Reformed Baptist

17th Century

And when the angel stretched out his hand upon Jerusalem to
destroy it
Which, as it w…

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century

Presbyterian

17th Century

Perhaps there was more wickedness (especially more pride) in Jerusalem than elsewhere, and that was the sin then chastised. Therefore, the hand of …