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A Taunt of Arrogance
Commentators agree the Jebusites' statement was a taunt born of extreme arrogance. Confident in their fortress's natural defenses, they boasted that even their weakest citizens—the blind and the lame—were sufficient to repel David's army. This prideful security immediately preceded their downfall.
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2 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Samuel 5:6
18th Century
Theologian
Immediately after being anointed king of Israel, David probably wished to mark his accession with an exploit that would be popular with all Israel,…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 5:6
19th Century
Bishop
Went to Jerusalem. —The king of Jerusalem had been defeated and slain by Joshua (Joshua 10:23–26; [Reference Joshua 12…
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 5:6
17th Century
Pastor
And the king and his men went to Jerusalem
Which, at least part of it, belonged to the tribe of Benjamin; and theref…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Samuel 5:6–10
17th Century
Minister
The enemies of God's people are often very confident of their own strength, and most secure when their day to fall draws near. But the pride and in…