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Conquering the 'Gutter'
Scholars explain that the 'watercourse' or 'gutter' was likely a water channel, pipe, or even a secret underground passage. This was the weak point in Jerusalem's formidable defenses. David challenged his men to exploit this vulnerability, and Joab's bravery in leading the charge through this difficult access point earned him command of the army, as detailed in 1 Chronicles 11:6.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Samuel 5:8
18th Century
Theologian
This means, "Whoever strikes the Jebusites must reach both the lame and the blind, who are hated by David, through the water channel, and he will b…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 5:8
19th Century
Bishop
Getteth up to the gutter. —The sense of this passage is obscure, partly from the difficulty of the Hebrew construction and partly …
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 5:8
17th Century
Pastor
And David said on that day
On which he took the strong hold of Zion:
whosoever gets up to the gut…
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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…