And the Philistines came up yet again,.... And, as Josephus says , with an army three times larger than the former:and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim; in the same place where they were before, 2Sa 5:20.
Antiqu. l. 7. c. 4. sect.
Bible Commentary
2 Samuel 5:22
2 Samuel 5:22
John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible · John Gill (1697–1771) · Public Domain
Recommended reading
More for 2 Samuel 5:22
Continue with other commentaries and DiscipleDeck content connected to this verse, chapter, or topic.
Other commentaries
2 Samuel 5 — Overview2 Samuel 5 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleHow far Abner's deserting the house of Saul, his murder, and the murder
of Ish-bosheth, might contribute to the perfecting of the revolution,
and the establishing of David as king over all Israel, does not appear;…2 Samuel 5 — Overview2 Samuel 5 · Treasury of Scripture Knowledge2 Samuel 5:1, The tribes come to Hebron and anoint David over Israel; 2 Samuel 5:4, David’s age; 2 Samuel 5:6, He taking Zion from the Jebusites, dwells in it; 2 Samuel 5:11, Hiram sends to David; 2 Samuel 5:13, Eleven…2 Samuel 5 — Overview2 Samuel 5 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleIn this chapter we have an account of all the tribes of Israel coming to Hebron, and anointing David king over them, 2Sa 5:1; of his expedition against the Jebusites in Jerusalem, and taking from them the strong hold of…2 Samuel 5:1-252 Samuel 5:1-25 · The Pulpit CommentaryEXPOSITION
2 Samuel 5:1
Then came all the tribes of Israel. As Ishbosheth reigned only two years, and David's reign at Hebron lasted for seven years and a half, there is an interval of more than five years to be…2 Samuel 5:1-252 Samuel 5:1-25 · The Pulpit CommentaryThou shalt not go up. The attack in front is forbidden, and the answer shows that the priest with the ephod did more than give a mere affirmative or negative reply. For David receives full instructions. Taking advantage…2 Samuel 5:1-252 Samuel 5:1-25 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe renunciation of human strength and wisdom before God.
The historian is here fragmentary in his records. Having noted David's first efforts towards consolidation of his power and his general prosperity, he refers to…