2 Samuel 4:2 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ And Saul's son had two men that were captains of bands: the name of the one was Baanah, and the name of the othera Rechab, the sons of Rimmon a Beerothite, of the children of Benjamin: (for Beeroth also was reckoned to Benjamin: ”

2 Samuel 4:2 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Beeroth - See the marginal reference. From Joshua 9:17 , it might have been expected that the population of Beeroth would be Canaanite. But from some unknown cause the Canaanite inhabitants of B...
2 Samuel 4:2 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

And Saul's son had two men [that were] captains of bands: the name of the one [was] Baanah, and the name of the other Rechab, the sons of Rimmon a Beerothite, of the children of Benjamin: (for (c) Be...
2 Samuel 4:2 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

It was clear that Ishbaal's authority could not long survive Abner. It was only a question who should carry out the schemes which Abner had set on foot. Two of Ishbaal's captains came to his house as...
2 Samuel 4:2 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

men . Hebrew. 'enosh. App-14. Beerothite . Near Gibeon ( Joshua 18:25 ), now El Bireh, . miles north of Jerusalem, one of the Hivite towns possessed by Benjamin. children . sons. for . Note...
2 Samuel 4:2 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

And Saul's son had two men that were captains of bands: the name of the one was Baanah, and the name of the other Rechab, the sons of Rimmon a Beerothite, of the children of Benjamin: (for Beerot...
2 Samuel 4:2 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

2 Samuel 4:2-3 . ( For Beeroth also was reckoned to Benjamin — Beeroth was a city formerly belonging to the Gibeonites, within the lot of Benjamin, but most certainly not inhabited by them, when...
2 Samuel 4:2 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

And when Saul's son heard that Abner was dead in Hebron, his hands were feeble, and all the Israelites were troubled. No JFB commentary on these verses.
2 Samuel 4:2 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

The Murder of Ish-bosheth 2, 3. Beeroth was near Gibeon. The object of this note is to explain how the Beerothites came to be Benjamites. Properly they should have been Canaanites, for Beeroth was...
2 Samuel 4:2 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

A Beerothite. — Beeroth was one of the four cities of the Gibeonites ( Joshua 9:17 ), and was allotted with the others to the tribe of Benjamin ( Joshua 18:25 ). It is identified with the modern E...
2 Samuel 4:2 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

CHAPTER V. ASSASSINATION OF ABNER AND ISHBOSHETH. 2 Samuel 3:22-39 ; 2 Samuel 4:1-12 IT is quite possible that, in treating with Abner, David showed too complacent a temper, that he treated...
2 Samuel 4:2 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

another Treacherous Deed and Its Penalty 2 Samuel 4:1-12 Abner's death rendered hopeless the cause of Ish-bosheth. Two captains incurred lasting shame and deserved punishment by their dastardly...
2 Samuel 4:2 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Again we have the story of a murder unjustifiable and cruel, prompted solely by the hope of gaining favor with David. Once again the king made it perfectly clear that he had no part in any of these m...
2 Samuel 4:2 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(2) And Saul's son had two men that were captains of bands: the name of the one was Baanah, and the name of the other Rechab, the sons of Rimmon a Beerothite, of the children of Benjamin: (for Beerot...
2 Samuel 4:2 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And Saul's son had two men [that were] captains of bands ,.... Of troops in the army, or of guards about the person of Ishbosheth son of Saul: the name of the one [was] Baanah, and the name of the...
2 Samuel 4:2 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

And Saul's son had two men [that were] captains of bands: the name of the one [was] Baanah, and the name of the other Rechab, the sons of Rimmon a Beerothite, of the children of Benjamin: (for Beerot...
2 Samuel 4:2 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Captains of bands Whether of regular forces, or some flying parties, whose business was spoil and prey, is not certain. Perhaps they were captains of two companies of guards about the king.
2 Samuel 4:2 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Abner's death left Ish-bosheth helpless, and all Israel in a state of troubled perplexity (v.1). Two men, however, who were captains of bands in Ish-bosheth's army, saw an attractive opportunity at t...
2 Samuel 4:2 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Ish-bosheth Slain by His Servants. B. C. 1048. 1 And when Saul's son heard that Abner wa...
2 Samuel 4:2 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Of the children of Benjamin; of Ish-bosheth's own tribe, whom therefore he trusted the more; and this gave them opportunity to execute their wicked design. Beeroth also, was reckoned to Benjamin:...
2 Samuel 4:2 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Saul's Legitimate Successors Are Rendered Incapable Of Kingship. Mephi-bosheth, Jonathan's Son, Becomes Lame And Ish-bosheth, Saul's Remaining Son, Is Assassinated By Two Of His Commanders Who Bring...
2 Samuel 4:2 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPOSITORY NOTES— 2 Samuel 4:1 . “His hands were feeble,” literally “his hands slackened,” i.e. , “he lost the power and courage to act as a king.” (Keil.) “Troubled,” or “ co...
2 Samuel 4:2 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Samuel 4:12 . David slew them. What a glory to Israel to have a king clothed with justice: a righteous monarch makes a righteous nation. This act of David would elevate him in the eyes of good m...
2 Samuel 4:2 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION 2 Samuel 4:1 When Saul's son heard that Abner was dead . The news of Abner's death must have had a doubly depressing effect upon Ishbosheth; for he learned, not only that the ma...
2 Samuel 4:2 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Ishbosheth Murdered
2 Samuel 4:2 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Kings 5:2 ; 2 Kings 6:23 ; 2 Samuel 3:22 ; Joshua 18:25 ; Joshua 9:17

2 Samuel 4:2 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

2 Samuel 4:2 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

2 Samuel 4:2 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Samuel 4:2 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

2 Samuel 4:2 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

2 Samuel 4:2 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

2 Samuel 4:2 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

2 Samuel 4:2 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2 Samuel 4:2 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

2 Samuel 4:2 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

2 Samuel 4:2 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

2 Samuel 4:2 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

2 Samuel 4:2 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

2 Samuel 4:2 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 Samuel 4:2 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

2 Samuel 4:2 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Samuel 4:2 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

2 Samuel 4:2 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

2 Samuel 4:2 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 Samuel 4:2 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

2 Samuel 4:2 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

2 Samuel 4:2 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Samuel 4:2 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

2 Samuel 4:2 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

2 Samuel 4:2 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge