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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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Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 21:17
19th Century
Bishop
And smote. —The original leaves it doubtful whether Abishai is the nominative to the verb, or whether it should be simply he,<…
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 21:17
17th Century
Pastor
But Abishai the son of Zeruiah succoured him
Observing him in danger, made haste to his relief:
a…
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. …