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A List of Future Sorrows
Commentators observe that this list of David's sons, born during his reign in Hebron, is more than just a family record. It tragically foreshadows future heartbreak. The first three sons mentioned—Amnon, Absalom, and Adonijah—would later bring immense sorrow, rebellion, and violence to David's house, as detailed in subsequent chapters.
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2 Samuel
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Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 3:2–5
19th Century
Bishop
And unto David. —The list of David’s sons born during his seven and a half years’ reign in Hebron rather interrupts the continuity…
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 3:2
17th Century
Pastor
And to David were sons born in Hebron
He was married before he came there, had wives in his state of exile, but had …
Matthew Henry
On 2 Samuel 3:1–6
17th Century
Minister
The length of this war tried the faith and patience of David, and made his settlement at last the more welcome. The contest between grace and corru…