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Atonement Means 'To Cover'
Commentators explain that David's use of the word "atonement" is significant. The Hebrew term literally means "to cover." David was asking what action he could take to effectively cover Saul's sin, satisfying justice and removing the offense from the sight of both God and the wronged Gibeonites.
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Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 21:3
19th Century
Bishop
Make the atonement. —This is the same technical word as is used throughout the Law in connection with the propitiatory sacrifices.…
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 21:3
17th Century
Pastor
Wherefore David said unto the Gibeonites, what shall I do for
you
By way of satisfact…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Samuel 21:1–9
17th Century
Minister
Every affliction arises from sin and should lead us to repent and humble ourselves before God; but some troubles especially show that they are sent…