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A Desperate Retreat
Commentators explain that this verse details Abner's desperate, all-night retreat after his defeat. Fearing vengeance from Joab for his brother's death, Abner led his men on a grueling march eastward, crossing the Jordan River to the safety of Mahanaim, Ishbosheth's capital. This journey highlights the severity of the loss and the fear driving Abner's actions.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Samuel 2:29
18th Century
Theologian
Through the plain - See 1 Samuel 23:24. The location of Bithron is unknown. From the expression “all Bithron,” it seems likely t…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 2:29
19th Century
Bishop
Through the plain (or the Arabah). —The wilderness of Gibeon lay to the east of the town, and Abner’s flight had thus car…
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 2:29
17th Century
Pastor
And Abner and his men walked all that night through the plain ,
&c.] The plain of Jordan. He marched with his men al…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Samuel 2:25–32
17th Century
Minister
Abner appeals to Joab concerning the miserable consequences of a civil war. Those who make light of such unnatural contests will find that they are…