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But Abishai the son of Zeruiah helped him, and struck the Philistine, and killed him. Then the men of David swore to him, saying, You shall go no more out with us to battle, that you don`t quench the lamp of Israel.
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The Lamp of Israel
Commentators explain that the title "lamp of Israel" reveals how deeply David's people valued him. His life and leadership were seen as the source of the nation's prosperity, security, and glory. His potential death in battle would have extinguished this light, plunging Israel into darkness and uncertainty.
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2 Samuel
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19th Century
Anglican
And smote. —The original leaves it doubtful whether Abishai is the nominative to the verb, or whether it should be simply he,<…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But Abishai the son of Zeruiah succoured him Observing him in danger, made haste to his relief:
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Presbyterian
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. …
