2 Samuel 19:23 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ Therefore the king said unto Shimei, Thou shalt not die. And the king sware unto him. ”

2 Samuel 19:23 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Therefore the king said unto Shimei, Thou shalt not (k) die. And the king sware unto him. (k) By my hands, or during my life, see (1Ki_2:8,9).
2 Samuel 19:23 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Joab induces the king to present himself to the people. 1 Samuel 19:9-24 . The Return of David (J). 2 Samuel 19:9-15 . The two parts of 2 Samuel 19:11 must be transposed with the LXX, giv...
2 Samuel 19:23 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Therefore the king said unto Shimei, Thou shalt not die. And the king sware unto him.
2 Samuel 19:23 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

The king said unto Shimei, Thou shalt not die— Shimei was of the house and family of Saul, and a person of great power and influence in the tribe of Benjamin, of whom he had a thousand in his tra...
2 Samuel 19:23 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

But Abishai the son of Zeruiah answered and said, Shall not Shimei be put to death for this, because he cursed the LORD's anointed? No JFB commentary on these verses.
2 Samuel 19:23 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

David's Return to Jerusalem David's excessive grief for Absalom is rebuked by Joab. He punishes Joab for Absalom's death by making Amasa commander of the army. The details of his return to Jerusal...
2 Samuel 19:23 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

The king sware unto him. — This oath of David assuring immunity to Shimei brings to mind his dying charge to Solomon concerning him ( 1 Kings 2:8-9 ): “His hoar head bring thou down to the grave wi...
2 Samuel 19:23 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

CHAPTER XXIV. DAVID'S GRIEF FOR ABSALOM. 2 Samuel 18:19-33 ; 2 Samuel 19:1-4 . ''NEXT to the calamity of losing a battle," a great general used to say, "is that of gaining a victory." The bat...
2 Samuel 19:23 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

a Day to Forget Injuries 2 Samuel 19:21-30 Abishai's reprobation of Shimei's disloyalty was very natural; but at that supreme moment of triumph, David could afford to be magnanimous, and so he...
2 Samuel 19:23 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The king's sorrow affected the people. They stole back into Jerusalem silently, instead of with rejoicing, while he was left outside. Once again his words tell of his agony, the deepest note thereof...
2 Samuel 19:23 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(21) But Abishai the son of Zeruiah answered and said, Shall not Shimei be put to death for this, because he cursed the LORD'S anointed? (22) And David said, What have I to do with you, ye sons of Ze...
2 Samuel 19:23 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Therefore the king said unto Shimei, thou shalt not die ,.... This day by my hands, or order, or by the sword, 1 Kings 2:8 ; and the king sware unto him ; that he should not die for that offence,...
2 Samuel 19:23 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Therefore the king said unto Shimei, Thou shalt not die. And the king sware unto him. Ver. 23. Thou shalt not die. ] Quod me attingit tibi condono; et facti iudicium aliis relinquo: I pardon the...
2 Samuel 19:23 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Abishai said, Shall not Shimei be put to death? Abishai had before highly resented Shimei's vile treatment of David, and thought this a fit season for taking revenge. What have I to do with you, y...
2 Samuel 19:23 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Joab hears of David's mourning for Absalom, and the people take this as an indication that perhaps it was wrong to win the battle. At least it subdued their pride of winning. We all need to take to h...
2 Samuel 19:23 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

David Pardons Shimei. B. C. 1023. 16 And Shimei the son of Gera, a Benjamite, which w...
2 Samuel 19:23 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Thou shalt not die, to wit, this day, as Abishai desireth; nor whilst I live, nor by my hands, as it is repeated and explained, 1 Kings 2:8 ; nor for this cause alone. For though David gave orde...
2 Samuel 19:23 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPOSITORY NOTES.— 2 Samuel 19:16 . “Came down.” From the mountainous table-land into the Jordan valley.” ( Erdmann .) 2 Samuel 19:17 . “A thousand men.” “To show what force he...
2 Samuel 19:23 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Samuel 19:13 . Say ye to Amasa, Art thou not of my bone. It is probable that Amasa had refused to fight against David; at least he had not distinguished himself in the rebellion. David, in makin...
2 Samuel 19:23 - The Biblical Illustrator

Then the king arose and sat in the gate. The restoration of David David, in his extreme and protracted sorrow for the death of Absalom, forgot to do justice to the attachment, sacrifices, and v...
2 Samuel 19:23 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION 2 Samuel 19:2 The victory (Hebrew, the salvation ) that day was turned into mourning. Naturally, the people did not understand the poignant emotions caused by the acti...
2 Samuel 19:23 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

David Reinstated in his Royal Power
2 Samuel 19:23 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Kings 2:37 ; 1 Kings 2:46 ; 1 Kings 2:8 ; 1 Kings 2:9 ; 1 Samuel 28:10 ; 1 Samuel 30:15 ; Hebrews 6:16

2 Samuel 19:23 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

2 Samuel 19:23 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Samuel 19:23 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

2 Samuel 19:23 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

2 Samuel 19:23 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

2 Samuel 19:23 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2 Samuel 19:23 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

2 Samuel 19:23 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

2 Samuel 19:23 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

2 Samuel 19:23 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

2 Samuel 19:23 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

2 Samuel 19:23 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 Samuel 19:23 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

2 Samuel 19:23 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Samuel 19:23 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

2 Samuel 19:23 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

2 Samuel 19:23 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 Samuel 19:23 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

2 Samuel 19:23 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Samuel 19:23 - The Biblical Illustrator

2 Samuel 19:23 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

2 Samuel 19:23 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

2 Samuel 19:23 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge