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David answered Rechab and Baanah his brother, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, and said to them, As Yahweh lives, who has redeemed my soul out of all adversity,

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Trust God's Plan, Not Crime

Commentators unanimously explain that David's oath is a firm rejection of wicked means to achieve God's ends. By declaring 'As Jehovah liveth,' David affirms that his trust is in God's power to fulfill His promises, not in the criminal actions of men. He shows he does not need or desire help that comes through sin, setting a powerful example of integrity.

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2 Samuel

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Samuel 4:9

19th Century

Bishop

Who hath redeemed. —David’s answer shows that he could trust in God to avenge him, and did not encourage or need the crim…

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Samuel 4:9

17th Century

Pastor

And David answered Rechab and Baanah his brother, the sons of
Rimmon the Beerothite
I…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Samuel 4:8–12

17th Century

Minister

A person may be glad to obtain his just wishes, and yet genuinely regret the means by which he receives them. He may be sorry for the death of a pe…