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David's Angelic Wisdom
The woman's comparison of David to "an angel of God" was a profound compliment to his wisdom. Commentators explain this wasn't mere flattery but an acknowledgment of his God-given ability to "discern good and bad." One scholar even suggests it implies David's decision would be as right as a verdict from "the Angel of God" himself.
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2 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Samuel 14:17
18th Century
Theologian
As an angel of God—rather, as "the" Angel of God, and therefore whatever David decided would be right.
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 14:17
19th Century
Bishop
An angel of God. — Compare 2 Samuel 14:20; 2 Samuel 19:27; 1 Samuel 29:9.
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 14:17
17th Century
Pastor
Then your handmaid said, the word of my lord the king shall
now be comfortable
Or, "f…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Samuel 14:1–20
17th Century
Minister
We may notice here, how this widow pleads God's mercy and His clemency toward poor, guilty sinners. The state of sinners is a state of banishment f…