and brought the head of Ish-bo'sheth to David at Hebron. And they said to the king, "Here is the head of Ish-bo'sheth, the son of Saul, your enemy, who sought your life; the LORD has avenged my lord the king this day on Saul and on his offspring."

Commentaries

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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…

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