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An Incomplete Conquest
Commentators highlight that the mention of 'cities of the Hivites, and of the Canaanites' is significant. It shows that even at the height of David's kingdom, remnants of the original inhabitants still lived in distinct communities within the land. This serves as a historical reminder that Israel's conquest of the Promised Land, as commanded in the book of Joshua, was never fully completed.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Samuel 24:7
18th Century
Theologian
The strong hold of Tyre—"The fenced city," as it is generally rendered throughout the historical books.
The cities of the Hivites
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 24:7
19th Century
Bishop
Of the Hivites, and of the Canaanites. —The remnants of the original inhabitants appear to have still occupied distinct towns by t…
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 24:7
17th Century
Pastor
And came to the strong hold of Tyre
That is, old Tyre, which stood thirty furlongs from new Tyre, the island F2…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Samuel 24:1–9
17th Century
Minister
Because of the people's sin, David was allowed to act wrongly, and in his chastisement, they received punishment. This example sheds light on God's…