2 Samuel 2:8 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ But Abner the son of Ner, captain of Saul's host,a took Ishbosheth the son of Saul, and brought him over to Mahanaim; ”

2 Samuel 2:8 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Mahanaim - See Genesis 32:2 . From 2 Samuel 2:12 it would seem to have been Ish-bosheth’s capital.
2 Samuel 2:8 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Samuel 2-6. (J). Apart from minor additions and changes, it is very commonly held that these Chapter s form a continuous narrative from the same source. 2 Samuel 2:1 to 2 Samuel 3:5 . Civil...
2 Samuel 2:8 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Ish-bosheth . man of shame: i.e. the idol " Baal ". In 1 Chronicles 8:33 . Esh-baal.
2 Samuel 2:8 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

But Abner the son of Ner, captain of Saul's host, took Ishbosheth the son of Saul, and brought him over to Mahanaim; Abner the son of Ner - This man had long been one of the chief captains of Saul's...
2 Samuel 2:8 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Abner, the son of Ner— Abner was Saul's general, and near kinsman. Interest and ambition, therefore, and it may be envy too, strongly swayed him against his duty; for it appears sufficiently from t...
2 Samuel 2:8 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

But Abner the son of Ner, captain of Saul's host, took Ishbosheth the son of Saul, and brought him over to Mahanaim; Abner the son of Ner, captain of Saul's host, took Ish-bosheth. Here was t...
2 Samuel 2:8 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

David made King over Judah, Ishdosheth over israel. Asahel slain by Abner 1. Shall I go up?] The defeat and death of Saul had entirely changed David's position. He had, for some time to come, noth...
2 Samuel 2:8 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

But Abner the son of Ner. — According to 1 Chronicles 9:36 , Ner was the brother of Kish, Saul’s father. Abner was therefore the cousin-german of Saul, and had been made by him the commander in ch...
2 Samuel 2:8 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

CHAPTER II BEGINNING OF DAVID'S REIGN AT HEBRON. 2 Samuel 2:1-7 . THE death of Saul did not end David's troubles. nor was it for a good many years that he became free to employ his whole energ...
2 Samuel 2:8 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

a Divided People 2 Samuel 2:1-11 David's habit of inquiring of the Lord was not discontinued when he ascended the throne. He allowed his steps still to be ordered by the Lord, who delighted in...
2 Samuel 2:8 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The first act of David was to inquire of God what he should do. Without hesitation, his own tribe crowned him king. His attitude toward the men of Jabesh-gilead was in the highest sense politic, and...
2 Samuel 2:8 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(8) В¶ But Abner the son of Ner, captain of Saul's host, took Ishbosheth the son of Saul, and brought him over to Mahanaim; (9) And made him king over Gilead, and over the Ashurites, and over Jezreel...
2 Samuel 2:8 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

But Abner, the son of Ner, captain of Saul's host ,.... This man's father, Ner, was Saul's uncle, 1 Samuel 14:50 , and he was his own cousin, and being general of his army, a post he was willing to...
2 Samuel 2:8 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

But Abner the son of Ner, captain of Saul's host, took Ishbosheth the son of Saul, and brought him over to Mahanaim; Ver. 8. But Abner the son of Ner. ] An ambitionist and an atheist; for he went...
2 Samuel 2:8 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Abner took Ish-bosheth Abner was not only Saul's general, but his near kinsman also, and in this instance his interest and ambition, and perhaps also envy, strongly influenced him. He knew that Ish...
2 Samuel 2:8 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

David was by no means in a hurry to take advantage of the situation that had been brought about by Saul's death. Though he had not enquired of the Lord as to going down to king Achish at Gath ( 1 Sam...
2 Samuel 2:8 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

A Civil War in Israel. B. C. 1053. 8 But Abner the son of Ner, captain of Saul's host,...
2 Samuel 2:8 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Partly out of envy and malice against David; and partly out of his own ambition and desire of rule, because he knew that Ish-bosheth would have only the name of king, whilst he had the power. Ish-bo...
2 Samuel 2:8 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

David Is Anointed As King Over Judah And Ish-bosheth Receives The Crown Of Israel ( 2 Samuel 2:1-11 ). After consulting YHWH David moved his men into Judah while still retaining authority over Zik...
2 Samuel 2:8 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPOSITORY NOTES— 2 Samuel 2:8 . “Took Ishbosheth.” Rather had taken . “Ishbosheth had probably been in the battle of Gilboa, and fled with Abner across the Jordan after the battl...
2 Samuel 2:8 - Scofield Reference Notes

Abner ( See Scofield) - ( Judges 8:1 ).
2 Samuel 2:8 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Samuel 2:12 . Mahanaim. See Genesis 32:2 . 2 Samuel 2:14 . Abner said to Joab, &c. He did this in confidence that his twelve men would conquer, and make Joab's army flee. Why had he not...
2 Samuel 2:8 - The Biblical Illustrator

And it came to pass after this, that David inquired of the Lord. Strength and weakness David's sense of dependence upon God! 1. His passive patience is exquisitely touching, and presents suc...
2 Samuel 2:8 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION 2 Samuel 2:1 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 m...
2 Samuel 2:8 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

David at Hebron
2 Samuel 2:8 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Chronicles 8:33 ; 1 Chronicles 9:39 ; 1 Samuel 14:50 ; 1 Samuel 17:55 ; 1 Samuel 26:14 ; 2 Samuel 17:26 ; 2 Samuel 17:27 ; 2 Samuel 3:7 ; 2 Samuel 3:8 ; 2 Samuel 4:5 ; 2 Samuel 4:6 ; Ge...
2 Samuel 2:8 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Abner — Tho' ambition and desire of rule, because he knew that Ishbosheth would have only the name of king, whilst he had the power.

2 Samuel 2:8 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

2 Samuel 2:8 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Samuel 2:8 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

2 Samuel 2:8 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

2 Samuel 2:8 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

2 Samuel 2:8 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

2 Samuel 2:8 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2 Samuel 2:8 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

2 Samuel 2:8 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

2 Samuel 2:8 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

2 Samuel 2:8 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

2 Samuel 2:8 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

2 Samuel 2:8 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 Samuel 2:8 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

2 Samuel 2:8 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Samuel 2:8 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

2 Samuel 2:8 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

2 Samuel 2:8 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 Samuel 2:8 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

2 Samuel 2:8 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

2 Samuel 2:8 - Scofield Reference Notes

2 Samuel 2:8 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Samuel 2:8 - The Biblical Illustrator

2 Samuel 2:8 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

2 Samuel 2:8 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

2 Samuel 2:8 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Samuel 2:8 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes