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The Fading Strength of a King
Commentators note that this verse highlights a significant change in David. The once-invincible warrior "waxed faint" in battle. Scholars like John Gill suggest this was not from fear but from the physical weariness of old age. It's a poignant reminder that even God's most anointed leaders are human and face the natural limitations of life.
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2 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Samuel 21:15
18th Century
Theologian
This passage, like the preceding one in 2 Samuel 21:1–14, is clearly a detached and unconnected extract. It was probably taken from a h…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 21:15
19th Century
Bishop
Had yet war again. — This, like the preceding narrative, contains no note of time except that it occurred after some other wars with the P…
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 21:15
17th Century
Pastor
Moreover the Philistines had yet war again with Israel
Besides what is before recorded in this and the preceding boo…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Samuel 21:15–22
17th Century
Minister
These events seem to have taken place towards the end of David's reign. David fainted, but he did not flee, and God sent help in the time of need. …