You shall compass the king round about, every man with his weapons in his hand; and he who comes within the ranks, let him be slain: and be you with the king when he goes out, and when he comes in.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Five divisions of the guard, each under its own captain, are distinguished here. Three of these divisions “enter in” on the Sabbath, while the othe…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The whole body of guards relieved on the Sabbath are to guard the Temple and the young prince. (7) And two parts of all you ... sabbath…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And you shall compass the king round about, every man with his
weapons in his hand
Af…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Athaliah destroyed all those whom she knew to be related to the crown. Jehoash, one of the king's sons, was hidden. The promise made to David was n…

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