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Gob, Gezer, or Gath?
Commentators note that this battle is located at 'Gob' here, but at 'Gezer' in 1 Chronicles and 'Gath' in some ancient translations. Scholars explain this isn't a contradiction, but likely reflects that the battle occurred near a small, now-unknown village (Gob) which was later identified by the larger, more famous nearby city (Gezer or Gath).
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Samuel 21:18
18th Century
Theologian
A battle in Gob. In the parallel passage (marginal reference), “Gezer” is named as the field of this battle. However, Gath is named in [Refe…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 21:18
19th Century
Bishop
At Gob. — Compare to 2 Samuel 21:19. The place is otherwise unknown. 1 Chronicles 20:4 reads “Gezer,” and …
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 21:18
17th Century
Pastor
And it came to pass after this
After the former battle:
that there was again a battle with the Ph…
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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. …