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The Roots of Rebellion
Commentators explain that Sheba was a Benjamite, from the same tribe as the former king, Saul. His rebellion wasn't random but was fueled by lingering tribal resentment over the kingdom being transferred to David's tribe of Judah. This highlights how old political wounds and jealousies can easily spark new conflicts.
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2 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Samuel 20:1
18th Century
Theologian
The son of Bichri... This should be read as "a Bichrite," a name formed in the same way as "Ahohite," "Hachmonite," and so on ([Reference 2 …
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 20:1
19th Century
Bishop
Sheba, the son of Bichri. —The English follows the ancient versions in taking Bichri as a proper name. Most recent commen…
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 20:1
17th Century
Pastor
And there happened to be a man of Belial
A wicked man, as the Targum, a lawless, yokeless man, that had cast off the…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Samuel 20:1–3
17th Century
Minister
One trial arises after another for our good, until we reach the place where sin and sorrow are forever done away. Angry disputers misunderstand or …