2 Samuel 24 Commentary
The census and its outcome (24:1-25) Israel’s increasing power and prosperity under David may have given David and his people feelings of self-praise, as if they, and not God, …
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2 Samuel 23 Commentary
David’s mighty men (23:8-39) From the hundreds of men who gathered around him during his flight from Saul, David had built a loyal and tough fighting unit. This unit …
2 Samuel 22 Commentary
Two psalms (22:1-23:7) The first of these two psalms was written by David to celebrate his victories over his enemies. Later it was put to music for use in …
2 Samuel 21 Commentary
21:1-24:25 MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS The writer of 2 Samuel has finished his historical record of David’s reign. Since the story of David’s sin with Bathsheba, the writer has mainly been …
2 Samuel 20 Commentary
Sheba’s revolt (20:1-26) With virtually the whole nation in a state of unrest, Sheba, a Benjaminite, seized the opportunity to try to lead the northern tribes to break away …