: Amasa wasn’t up to the job David gave him. Click to enable/disable Google Analytics tracking. a. Joab was over all the army of Israel: Though he gained the position through murder, David allowed Joab to take control over the armies of Israel. If we love the head of our traitor above the life of our soul, we shall justly perish in the vengeance.” (Trapp), ii. Read 8 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. When he was removed from the highway, all the people went on after Joab to pursue Sheba the son of Bichri. Study This × Bible Gateway Plus. David did not want to make the same mistake with Sheba. (15-122) The end of Sheba’s rebellion. View More Titles. a. 2 Samuel 2 Commentary, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the Church of Christ, presents a verse level look at the Bible. (4-5) David tells Amasa to marshal an army to deal with Sheba’s rebellion. Homer. Take your lord’s servants and pursue him, lest he find for himself fortified cities, and escape us.” So Joab’s men, with the Cherethites, the Pelethites, and all the mighty men, went out after him. Check to enable permanent hiding of message bar and refuse all cookies if you do not opt in. Our Price: $29.99 Save: $15.00 (33%) Buy Now. Chapter 1. The sections on ‘Translation’ and ‘Notes’ are, in this reviewer’s opinion, the greatest strength of the commentary. b. Benaiah… Adoram… Jehoshaphat… Sheva… Zadok and Abiathar… Ira the Jairite: The greatness of David’s kingdom was not built on David’s abilities alone. Eli is aged, both … Continue reading "Commentary on 1 Samuel 3:1-10 [11-20]" Bible Gateway Recommends. Iliad. And Joab was over all the army of Israel; Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; Adoram was in charge of revenue; Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder; Sheva was scribe; Zadok and Abiathar were the priests; and Ira the Jairite was a chief minister under David. Please say to Joab, ‘Come nearby, that I may speak with you.’” When he had come near to her, the woman said, “Are you Joab?” He answered, “I am.” Then she said to him, “Hear the words of your maidservant.” And he answered, “I am listening.” So she spoke, saying, “They used to talk in former times, saying, ‘They shall surely seek guidance at Abel,’ and so they would end disputes. Siege warfare was a terrible ordeal for the citizens of the besieged city, and this wise woman was smart enough to seek a speedy end to the struggle. Chapter 6. On questions of authorship and composition, Anderson moves in the mainstream of contemporary scholarship. i. Overview. Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website, refuseing them will have impact how our site functions. Be the first to rate this. We must be loyal to Jesus in spite of the times when He seems distant. 1 and 2 Samuel (The NIV Application Commentary Book 19) - Kindle edition by Zondervan. They were shut up to the day of their death, living in widowhood. These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features. Text. 1. Douay-Rheims … iii. c. The men of Judah… remained loyal to their king: The desertion of the ten tribes was distressing but the loyalty of the men of Judah was wonderful. ©2018 David Guzik – No distribution beyond personal use without permission. You can also change some of your preferences. The New Beacon Bible Commentary is an engaging, indispensable reference tool that equips you to study and meditate on God’s Word. Book Overview - 2 Samuel by Arend Remmers. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading 1 and 2 Samuel (The NIV Application Commentary Book 19). When they were at the large stone which is in Gibeon, Amasa came before them. So Joab returned to the king at Jerusalem. That is not so. b. Israel deserted David: Sheba succeeded in drawing away the ten northern tribes and David had another civil war to deal with. : The sad fate of David’s ten concubines is an example of how our sin often has horrible effects on others. Augustine Page. Our Price: $24 .99 Save: $25.00 (50%) Buy Now. 7. : Sheba probably thought he was safe within the walls of that city, but no one is safe when they run against God’s will. After the death of Solomon there was a civil war that permanently divided the twelve tribes into two nations: the southern Kingdom of Judah and the northern Kingdom of Israel. 4. Retail: $44.99. Nor do we have inheritance in the son of Jesse; : Sheba took advantage of David’s weakened position after Absalom’s failed rebellion and the conflict between Judah and the other ten tribes (2 Samuel 19:40-43). Chapter 18. Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. 2 Samuel. For New King James text and comment, click here. He had nothing against the city of Abel, only against Sheba. 2 Samuel 20:9. (3) David puts away the women Absalom violated. So ended the rebellion of Sheba. In 2 Samuel, the attention is on David and his relationships with Yahweh and with other people. So they were shut up to the day of their death, living in widowhood. Chapter 24. b. a. ii. Every sin is a traitor that lurketh within those walls. Publisher: Beacon Hill, 2013. 9 And Joab said to Amasa, [Art] thou in health, my brother? (23-26) David’s second administration. b. Joab took Amasa by the beard: Joab approached Amasa with cunning and deception. By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. Deuteronomy. He acted on his low opinion of David. And the king took the ten women, his concubines whom he had left to keep the house, and put them in seclusion and supported them, but did not go in to them. He provided for them, but never again saw them. Then he blew a trumpet, and they withdrew from the city, every man to his tent. Put them in seclusion: Absalom raped these ten concubines as part of his rebellion against David (2 Samuel 16:20-23). Much earlier in that book, we learned that Saul had disobeyed the Lord and that the Lord had rejected him as king (1 Samuel 15). He murdered Amasa – the man who replaced him as commander of David’s armies – out of both rivalry and concern that Amasa did not genuinely support David. We might say that the tribe of Judah treated the other ten tribes unfairly, but “Injustice is never corrected by a yet deeper wrong.” (Morgan). And David said to Abishai, “Now Sheba the son of Bichri will do us more harm than Absalom. And all the people who, : When Sheba took refuge in the city of Abel, Joab set a siege against the city. Arnold’s commentary on the books of Samuel in the NIVAC series is one of the better contributions. When others desert or divide it gives a greater opportunity to demonstrate loyalty. We use cookies to let us know when you visit our websites, how you interact with us, to enrich your user experience, and to customize your relationship with our website. But Amasa did not notice the sword that was in Joab’s hand. Every man to his tents: Sheba decided to go his own way and drew others with him. When Absalom had the chance to quickly crush David, he did not take advantage of the opportunity. Douay Rheims Study Bible. The soldiers naturally followed the commander who successfully led them many times before. ad Claudian. You can check these in your browser security settings. He was the commander over your lord’s servants – David’s personal guard. And all the people who were with Joab battered the wall to throw it down. We provide you with a list of stored cookies on your computer in our domain so you can check what we stored. Then they came and besieged him in Abel of Beth Maachah; and they cast up a siege mound against the city, and it stood by the rampart. (LUT) i. 2 Samuel Chapter 20. NIV, The Jesus Bible, Hardcover. b. He was the commander over, So Joab’s men… and all the mighty men, went out. God calleth for Sheba’s head, neither hath he any quarrel to us for our person, but for our sin. Paul put it like this: I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love, endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace (Ephesians 4:1-3). “He was probably a sort of, © Copyright - Enduring Word       |      . Amos. The more plot there is in a sin, the worse it is. He went through all the tribes of Israel: Joab was able to find men loyal to David in all the tribes of Israel. by Kevin J. Mellish. God establishes a covenant with David, promising that his throne will be established forever (2 Sam 7). “Every man’s breast is a city enclosed. 2 On the third day a man arrived from Saul’s camp with his clothes torn and dust on his head. Then Joab and Abishai his brother pursued Sheba the son of Bichri. Assemble the men of Judah for me within three days. was smart enough to seek a speedy end to the struggle. We have to be held together by the Holy Spirit. But this will always prompt you to accept/refuse cookies when revisiting our site. Their response to Sheba’s rebellion shows that their desire to honor David had nothing to do with honoring him, but in exalting self. (II Samuel 19:1-8) 1 And it was told Joab, Behold, the king weepeth and mourneth for Absalom. Assemble the men of Judah for me within three days: David knew that time was of the essence. This awakened no suspicion in Amasa's mind. Chapter 8. They suffered because of Absalom’s sin – and David’s sin. 2 So all the Israelites left David to follow Sheba, son of Bichri. And the king said to Amasa, “Assemble the men of Judah for me within three days, and be present here yourself.” So Amasa went to assemble. “The story should teach us that popular and plausible catchwords ought to be received and acted upon with great caution.”. 2 Samuel 20:9 And Joab said to Amasa, Are you in health, my brother? Buy Patristic Commentaries in print. (11-14) Joab takes command of the troops loyal to David. I am among the peaceable and faithful in Israel. i. : David gave these orders to Abishai. Joab contentedly sacrificed the interest both of the king and the kingdom to his personal revenge. was wonderful. Two Bald Men, Fighting Over a Comb (2 Samuel 2:1--3:39) 4. We need 2 cookies to store this setting. 2. A list of the best commentaries on 1/2 Samuel ranked by scholars, journal reviews, and site users. 3. 2. Verse-by-Verse Bible Commentary 2 Samuel. de Raptu Proserp. Chapter 9. The soldiers naturally followed the commander who successfully led them many times before. He was not a completely competent military man, and Joab (the former commander of David’s army) defeated Amasa soundly when they fought together. He joined the troops loyal to David at Gibeon. : Absalom raped these ten concubines as part of his rebellion against David (2 Samuel 16:20-23). He knew how to assemble and lead an effective team. Click to enable/disable essential site cookies. We might say that it is in the nature of men to divide. Compare the case of Ehud, Judges 3:21. art thou in health, my brother? Chapter 15. i. So they were gathered together and also went after Sheba. Please see our Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. Click to enable/disable _gat_* - Google Analytics Cookie. 2. 1 Chronicles 17:1-14) is about the establishment of two houses: (1) the “house” (i.e., dynasty) of David, whose foundations are Yhwh’s promises and fidelity and (2) the “house” (i.e., temple) of Yhwh, which would eventually be built by David’s son, Solomon. 3. Commentary on 2 Samuel 20:4-13 (Read 2 Samuel 20:4-13) Joab barbarously murdered Amasa. 1 Samuel. iii. And Joab took Amasa by the beard with the right hand to kiss him. The story is familiar to many of us. And the king said to Amasa, “Assemble the men of Judah for me within three days, and be present here yourself.” So Amasa went to assemble the men of Judah. A Place of One’s Own (2 Samuel 5:1-25) 6. As Mephibosheth was five years old at his father's death (2 Samuel 4:4), but now had a son (ver. Chapter 10. : The greatness of David’s kingdom was not built on David’s abilities alone. They were shut up to the day of their death, living in widowhood: The sad fate of David’s ten concubines is an example of how our sin often has horrible effects on others. I will serve the lord] i.e. (t) Animadv. Absalom may have remembered his father's device (1 Samuel … Chapter 4. Pulpit Commentary. i. Click on the different category headings to find out more. Und Joab fasste mit seiner rechten Hand Amasa bei dem Bart, um ihn zu küssen. The following cookies are also needed - You can choose if you want to allow them: You can read about our cookies and privacy settings in detail on our Privacy Policy Page. We might say that it is in the nature of men to divide. iii. “The story should teach us that popular and plausible catchwords ought to be received and acted upon with great caution.”. When they were at the large stone which is in Gibeon, Amasa came before them. All the people went on after Joab: For all his ruthless devotion to David, Joab was a true leader. by sacrifices and offerings (2 Samuel 15:12). Alcuin. We fully respect if you want to refuse cookies but to avoid asking you again and again kindly allow us to store a cookie for that. There isn’t a wall high enough or strong enough to protect against God and His will. Ambrosiaster Questions on the Old and New Testaments. 3 David came to his house in Jerusalem, and the king took the ten concubines whom he had left behind to care for the palace and placed them under guard. : Joab was a practical man. i. G. Campbell Morgan thought the phrase “We have no share in David, nor do we have an inheritance in the son of Jesse” was an effective slogan promoted by Sheba. Holding the beard was a sign of a friendly welcome, and the fallen sword made it seem that Joab was unarmed. b. a. Chapter 5. b. You can find the best commentary on 1/2 Samuel for … Colossians. “He was probably a sort of domestic chaplain to the king.” (Clarke). Introduction to 2 Samuel; 2. But Amasa was not on guard against the sword which was in Joab's hand so he struck him in the belly with it and poured out his inward parts on the ground, and did not strike him again, and he died. Paul put it like this: The men of Judah… remained loyal to their king, : The desertion of the ten tribes was distressing but the loyalty of. 500, 501. This chapter is divided into 51 verses. Some versions read 'four.' Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. There isn’t a wall high enough or strong enough to protect against God and His will. Format: Digital $ 22.99. Study 2 Samuel 22 using Matthew Henry’s Bible Commentary (concise) to better understand Scripture with full outline and verse meaning. He knew how to assemble and lead an effective team. Meanwhile one of Joab’s men stood near Amasa, and said, “Whoever favors Joab and whoever. c. They cut off the head of Sheba the son of Bichri, and threw it out to Joab: Sheba probably thought he was safe within the walls of that city, but no one is safe when they run against God’s will. l. 2. c. 19. 2 Timothy. Dier. And they went out of Jerusalem to pursue Sheba the son of Bichri. l. 1. ver. If David – a man after God’s heart and the sweet psalmist of Israel – needed devotional “help,” we should not think ourselves above it. & Alex. Chapter 19. And he struck him with it in the stomach, and his entrails poured out on the ground; and he did not strike him again. Then a wise woman cried out from the city, “Hear, Hear! Chapter 14 . Chapter 16. Please be aware that this might heavily reduce the functionality and appearance of our site. The richness of 1 & 2 Samuel lends itself to many layers of application and theological truths, but the author rarely explored them. It contains a Song of Thanksgiving attributed to King David which corresponds to Psalm 18. Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary 9. took Amasa by the beard with the right hand to kiss him—This act, common with two friends on meeting when one of them returns from a journey, indicates respect as well as kindliness, and the performance of it evinced the deep hypocrisy of Joab, who thereby put Amasa off his guard. Deliver him only, and I will depart from the city: Joab was a practical man. Chapter 2. 1-7. Diatessaron. We can make a spiritual analogy out of Sheba, his rebellion, and his refuge in the city of Abel. Chapter 7. 4. Acts of the Apostles. 2-Samuel 20:9: 2 Samuel 20: 2-Samuel 20:11. After a narrative on the Hannah’s unlikely pregnancy (1 Samuel 1) and her accompanying prayer (1 Samuel 2), 1 Samuel 3 describes the call narrative for the Israelite leader. If you do not want that we track your visit to our site you can disable tracking in your browser here: We also use different external services like Google Webfonts, Google Maps, and external Video providers. And when the man saw that all the people stood still, he moved Amasa from the highway to the field and threw a garment over him, when he saw that everyone who came upon him halted. Then Joab and Abishai his brother pursued Sheba the son of Bichri. a. Retail: $49.99. These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our website and application for you in order to enhance your experience. Then they came and besieged him in Abel of Beth Maachah; and they cast up a siege mound against the city, and it stood by the rampart. Houses, of course, bespeak permanence and presence. But Amasa did not notice the sword that was in Joab’s hand. 2 Samuel 9:1-12.DAVID SENDS FOR MEPHIBOSHETH. David Guzik commentary on 2 Samuel 9 describes how David reaches out to the house of Saul, and shows kindness to Saul’s grandson, Mephiboshetch. 2 Samuel 9:1. b. 2 Samuel 20:9 Context. a. Amasa came before them: Amasa didn’t assemble the army of Judah quickly enough, but he didn’t want to be left out of the battle. Biblical Commentary 2 Samuel 23:1-7 EXEGESIS: THE CONTEXT: Two clues suggest that the final four chapters of 2 Samuel (chapters 21-24) constitute an appendix, added after the fact: • Our text says, “Now these are the last words of David” (v. 1). What an Amalekite is Dying to Tell David (2 Samuel 1:1-27) 3. Though Sheba was able to assemble an army against David, there were still many people loyal to David. When God Rained on David’s Parade (2 Samuel 6:1-23) 7. And Joab took Amasa by the beard with the right hand to kiss him. He had nothing against the city of Abel, only against Sheba. Print list price: $29.99. 10 But Amasa took no heed to the sword that [was] in Joab's hand: so he smote him therewith in the fifth [rib], and shed out his bowels to the ground, and struck him not again; and he died. Forty years] This is obviously a mistake. 2 Thessalonians. Und Joab sprach zu Amasa: Friede mit dir, mein Bruder! Save $7.00 (23%) Qty: Add to cart. Chapter 21. He murdered Amasa – the man who replaced him as commander of David’s armies – out of both rivalry and concern that Amasa did not genuinely support David. c. He struck him with it in the stomach: Joab showed how ruthless he was. “It is very likely that Amasa did not immediately die: I have known instances of persons living several hours after their bowels had been shed out.” (Clarke). c. He delayed longer than the set time: Amasa wasn’t up to the job David gave him. 2 Samuel 11 Commentary, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary by Albert Barnes, a dedicated student of the Bible, continues to be very popular even today. : Though he gained the position through murder, David allowed Joab to take control over the armies of Israel. Though Sheba was able to assemble an army against David, there were still many people loyal to David. And Joab's garment ... - Render, "And Joab was girded with his military garment, as his clothing, and upon it" - i. e., the military garment - (or "him"), "the girdle of a sword fastened on his loins in its sheath, and as he went forth" (to meet Amasa) "it fell" out of the sheath. Some think that the idea behind the phrase “, ” is that Ira was sort of a chaplain to David. 371. a. David said to Abishai: David gave these orders to Abishai. Second Samuel 7:1-16 (cf. Verse 1. We should imitate the loyalty Judah showed to their king. One helpful tool were the pictures, which gave good visual aid to teaching. Baruch. this looked like a friendly salutation to ask of his health, and wish him it, and a loving appellation to call him brother; though they were near of kin, sisters' children, and so own cousins; thus he addressed him, to cover his design: and Joab took Amasa by the beard with his right hand to kiss him: as was usual for the eastern people to do when they addressed and saluted one another in an affectionate way, and as the Turks and Arabs do to this day, as travellers relate. Building God’s House (2 Samuel 7:1-29) 8. Click to enable/disable _gid - Google Analytics Cookie. Deliver him only, and I will depart from the city.” So the woman said to Joab, “Watch, his head will be thrown to you over the wall.” Then the woman in her wisdom went to all the people. Benaiah… Adoram… Jehoshaphat… Sheva… Zadok and Abiathar… Ira the Jairite. Choose a verse from '2 Samuel 23' to begin your 'Verse-by-Verse' study of God's Word using the more than 100 commentaries available on StudyLight.org What appears to have happened is that, by accident or design, Joab's sword fell out of the scabbard on the ground as he was going to meet Amasa, and that he picked it up with his left hand so as to have his right hand free for the customary salutation 2 Samuel 20:9. 7 And there went out after him Joab's men, and the Cherethites, and the Pelethites, and all the mighty men: and they went out of Jerusalem, to pursue after Sheba the son of Bichri. And they cut off the head of Sheba the son of Bichri, and threw it out to Joab. Now Joab was dressed in battle armor; on it was a belt with a sword fastened in its sheath at his hips; and as he was going forward, it fell out. CHAPTER 9. 2 And the victory that day was turned into mourning unto all the people: for the people heard say that day how the king was grieved for his son. Rose] rather, 'used to rise,' and stand by the gate so as to meet all who went in or out. Holding the beard was a sign of a friendly welcome, and the fallen sword made it seem that Joab was unarmed. But the Judahites, from the Jordan to Jerusalem, remained loyal to their king. They suffered because of Absalom’s sin – and David’s sin. : Sheba succeeded in drawing away the ten northern tribes and David had another civil war to deal with. NIV Study Bible, Hardcover. (8-10) Using deception, Joab murders Amasa. Bill T. Arnold — 1 & 2 Samuel (NIV Application Commentary, 2003). And Joab said to Amasa, Art thou in health, my brother? A COMPARISON OF THE FOUR GOSPELS. Biblical Commentary 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10 EXEGESIS: THE CONTEXT: The book of First Samuel ends with the death of King Saul and his three sons (1 Samuel 31). When he came to David, he fell to the ground to pay him honor(3 “Where have you come from?” David asked him. 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