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A Decisive Turning Point
Commentators agree that an initial, limited combat between 12 champions from each side ended indecisively, forcing the two armies into a full-scale, 'very sore' battle. Scholars note that while the numbers engaged were likely not massive, this victory for David's army was a crucial turning point in the civil war against the house of Saul.
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2 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Samuel 2:17
18th Century
Theologian
Neither side had the advantage in the combat of twelve on each side; so, the battle was fought with great fierceness by the two armies, and the vic…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 2:17
19th Century
Bishop
A very sore battle. —The combat of the twelve on each side having decided nothing, the two armies joined battle. Abner and the Isr…
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 2:17
17th Century
Pastor
And there was a very sore battle that day
When the twenty four men fell together, and no decision could be made ther…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Samuel 2:8–17
17th Century
Minister
The nation in general refused David. By this, the Lord trained up His servant for future honor and usefulness; and the tendency of true godliness w…