Matthew Poole Commentary - 2 Samuel 4:1

Matthew Poole Commentary - 2 Samuel 4:1 - 4:1

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Matthew Poole Commentary - 2 Samuel 4:1 - 4:1

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4:1 - 4:1
4:2 - 4:2
4:3 - 4:3
4:4 - 4:4
4:5 - 4:5
4:6 - 4:6
4:7 - 4:7
4:8 - 4:8
4:9 - 4:9
4:10 - 4:10
4:11 - 4:11
4:12 - 4:12

2 SAMUEL CHAPTER 4

Ish-bosheth and his party are astonished at Abner’s death, 2Sa_1:7. Two captains murder Ish-bosheth, and bring his head to David, 2Sa_4:2-8; who caused them to be put to death, and hanged up; and Ish-bosheth’s head to be buried, 2Sa_4:9-12.

His hands were feeble; his spirit, and courage, and strength failed him. This phrase is used in the same sense Ezr_4:1 Neh_6:9 Isa_13:7 35:3. The Israelites were troubled, because now they were unable to oppose David, and doubtful of obtaining his favour, now Abner their peace-maker was dead.