2 Samuel 2:1, David, by God’s direction, with his company goes up to Hebron, where he is made king of Judah; 2 Samuel 2:5, He commends them of Jabesh-gilead for their kindness to Saul; 2 Samuel 2:8, Abner makes Ishbosheth king of Israel; 2 Samuel 2:12, A mortal skirmish between twelve of Abner’s and twelve of Joab’s men; 2 Samuel 2:18, Asahel is slain; 2 Samuel 2:25, At Abner’s motion, Joab sounds a retreat; 2 Samuel 2:32, Asahel’s burial.
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2 Samuel 2 — Overview2 Samuel 2 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleDavid had paid due respect to the memory of Saul his prince and
Jonathan his friend, and what he did was as much his praise as theirs;
he is now considering what is to be done next. Saul is dead, now
therefore…2 Samuel 2 — Overview2 Samuel 2 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleThis chapter relates that David, upon inquiring of the Lord, was directed to go up to Hebron, and did, where he was anointed king of Judah, 2Sa 2:1. And that being told of the kindness of the men of Jabeshgilead in…2 Samuel 2:1-72 Samuel 2:1-7 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleWhen Saul and Jonathan were dead, though David knew himself anointed to
be king, and now saw his way very clear, yet he did not immediately
send messengers through all the coasts of Israel to summon all people…2 Samuel 2:1-322 Samuel 2:1-32 · The Pulpit CommentaryEXPOSITION
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Unto Hebron. As soon as David had assuaged his grief, his thoughts would naturally turn towards his country. Fuller news would reach him every day respecting the movements of the Philistines,…2 Samuel 2:1-322 Samuel 2:1-32 · The Pulpit CommentaryIII. THE HOPE OF COMING PROSPERITY, WHEN MODERATED BY PIETY, INDUCES CAUTION AND CONSIDERATION FOR OTHERS. Not only is continuous prosperity very perilous to man's higher life, but the prospect of it, after a season of…2 Samuel 2:1-322 Samuel 2:1-32 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe battle between the forces of Abner and Joab was a small affair as compared with many of the conflicts recorded in Jewish history; and this is probably to be ascribed to the conviction which both leaders entertained…