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A Kingly Generosity
Commentators explain that Araunah's offer was exceptionally generous. One scholar suggests he is called 'king' not because he was royalty, but because he showed the noble and liberal spirit of a prince. His willingness to give everything he had—the threshing floor, oxen, and equipment—demonstrates a heart fully committed to honoring God and helping his king.
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2 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Samuel 24:23
18th Century
Theologian
This can be read in one of two ways: either, "The whole, O king, Araunah gives to the king," or, "The whole, king Araunah gave to the king." The fi…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 24:23
19th Century
Bishop
All these things did Araunah. — This clause should be rendered as a part of Araunah’s address to David: “The whole, O king, does A…
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 24:23
17th Century
Pastor
All these [things] did Araunah, [as] a king, give unto the
king
The note of similitude …
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Samuel 24:18–25
17th Century
Minister
God's encouraging us to offer spiritual sacrifices to him is evidence of his reconciling us to himself. David purchased the ground to build the alt…