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The Season for War
Commentators explain that "the return of the year" refers to springtime, the typical season for military campaigns in the ancient world after winter's pause. It was customary for kings to personally lead their armies, which makes David's decision to stay behind in Jerusalem particularly noteworthy and unusual.
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1 Chronicles
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Chronicles 20:1
18th Century
Theologian
This chapter, which records other military exploits from David’s reign that the writer of Chronicles considered important, should be compared with …
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Chronicles 20:1
19th Century
Bishop
After the year had ended. — In Hebrew, this means at the time of the return of the year, that is, in spring. (See [Refere…
John Gill
On 1 Chronicles 20:1
17th Century
Pastor
(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 20:1).
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Chronicles 20:1
17th Century
Minister
Though the Lord will severely correct the sins of his believing people, he will not leave them in the hands of their enemies. His assistance will o…