This passage has its roots in the book of judgesin the chaotic time when there was no king in israel. This commentary begins with an introduction, which gives an overview of the issues of date, authorship, sources and so on, but which also outlines more fully than usual the theology of 1 and 2 samuel, and provides pointers toward its interpretation and contemporary application. The mighty had fallen in the midst of battle for the fatherland 2 samuel 1. Davids successes and failures as king 2 samuel 124 davids rape of bathsheba and murder of uriah 2 samuel 1112. Before he served the people, he was a servant of god. Still, david had never experienced love like what jonathan had for him 1. Abner, the commander of sauls army, made ishbaal, sauls son, king of israelresulting in warfare between israel. Prior to his abduction and rape of bathsheba in 2 samuel 11, david marries abigail, a wealthy widow in 1 samuel 25.
David had abode two days in ziklagthough greatly reduced by the amalekite incendiaries, that town was not so completely sacked and destroyed, but david and his six hundred followers, with their families, could still find some accommodation 2 12. Kennicott, i think from good authority, renders soldier and soldiers. As 2 samuel begins, the dust is settling after the big battle between saul and the philistines. Commentary on 2 samuel 7 the davidic covenant october 19, 2015 bill pratt leave a comment some time after david has placed the ark in jerusalem, a palace has been built for him, and he has a period of rest from his enemies, he decides that he should build a. What an amalekite is dying to tell david 2 samuel 1. The mighty had fallen, and the weapons of war had proven to be unfaithful 1. Second samuel begins with david mourning the death of saul and jonathan chapter 1 and being anointed king of judah 2. When he came to david, he fell to the ground to pay him honor 3 where have you come from. Jonathan was a dutiful son, saul an affectionate father, therefore dear to each other. It is expressly said that sauls armourbearer, being yet living, saw that saul was dead, 1 samuel 31. From childrens storybooks to michelangelos famous statue, ancient israels most famous king is still remembered and recognized by people around the world three thousand years after he lived. It provides good connection with application to current living.
There is no need for an introduction here, because the introduction for both first samuel and second samuel was included in my commentary on first samuel. David, by the direction of god, goes up to hebron, and is there anointed king over the house of judah, 2 samuel 2. Recorded at the bible lessons international studio. The fiftyfive chapters of this single hebrew book 1 and 2 samuel in english bibles trace israels transition from a tribal confederacy designed to live under gods rule to a monarchy established and supported by god. The bible knowledge commentary makes an insightful comment here. King david stands as one of the most important figures of world history. When israel felt it could no longer defend itself against the philistines, the nation asked for a king like all the. The second book of samuels first chapter begins as a continuation from chapter 31 of the first book of samuel, which had a pretty sad ending.
Ships out of mo next business dayproduct of christian bookstore. The second book of samuel year from the creation, 2949. Chart from recommended resource jensens survey of the ot used by permission 2 samuel chart from charles swindoll. The fact that, during absaloms rebellion, the ark was also carried by absaloms supporters supports the idea that it was customary for israel to take the ark with them into battle 2 samuel 15. An expert hittitologist, hoffner brings his understanding of ancient near eastern cultures to the text of 12 samuel, providing a commentary that is sure to make an impact for years to come. Davis guzik commentary on 2 samuel 1, where david mourns the death of saul and jonathan and where he laments with the song of the bow.
Read 2 samuel 1 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. He trusted god when the situation with saul was very difficult. The narrative of the closing chapters of the first book is continued without any break. In this commentary on the book of 2 samuel, professor and former pastor john woodhouse helps readers deepen their understanding of. Abner anoints ishbosheth, sauls son, king over gilead, the ashurites, jezreel, ephraim, benjamin, and all israel. Commentary on 2 samuel 7 the davidic covenant tough. It does not provide an enriching depth concerning word choice and. Study 2 samuel 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning.
Since the division of the book by the septuagint, all subsequent bibles have followed this precedent, calling these two books 1. Some scholars consider it uncertain, but apparently the ark of the covenant had been carried with israel in their siege of rabbah. Study the bible online using commentary on 2 samuel 1 and. Lewis 1 and 2 samuel, 1 chronicles laymans bible book commentary, 5 joe o. Sauls death is manifestly ascribed to his own action, even to his falling upon his sword, 1 samuel 31. Now it came to pass after the death of saul, when david had returned from the slaughter of the amalekites, and david had stayed two days in ziklag, on the third day, behold, it happened that a man came from sauls camp with his clothes torn and dust on his head. Second samuel chapter 3 lists davids wives who have given birth to sons for him. And he came to him and said, there were two men in one city, the one rich and the other poor 2 the rich man had a great many flocks and herds 3 but the poor man had nothing except one little ewe lamb which he bought and nourished. The two books of samuel were classified as one in the jewish canon. First and foremost, the job of the high priest was to minister unto the lord. The division of the books is purely artificial, and did not exist in the original hebrew text. In the original text, there are not two books, 1 and 2 samuel, but just one book, encompassing both. Hey there bible student, were into the second samuel book, glad youre here. David being at ziklag receiveth tidings by an amalekite of saul and jonathans death.
In the original text, there are not two books, 1 and 2 samuel, but just. This one book in the hebrew text was later divided by the translators of the septuagint. David had abode two days in ziklagthough greatly reduced by the amalekite incendiaries, that town was not so completely sacked and destroyed, but david and his six hundred followers, with their families, could still find some accommodation 212. The task of choosing a king 1 samuel 916 davids rise to power 1 samuel 1730 abigail defuses a crisis between david and nabal 1 samuel 25 the golden age of the monarchy. Bob utley, retired professor of hermeneutics bible interpretation. Study the bible online using commentary on 2 samuel 1 and more. This volume of the evangelical exegetical commentary represents the final work of renowned scholar harry a. In the very next verse, v 43, he marries ahinoam as well, with no narrative explanation. They are the first two of four books of kings in the latin vulgate. Jonathans love expressed itself in his surrender of any claim to the throne 1 samuel 18.