Abner
( See Scofield) - (Judges 8:1).
Mahanaim - See Genesis 32:2 . From 2 Samuel 2:12 it would seem to have been Ish-bosheth’s capital.
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...
Ish-bosheth . man of shame: i.e. the idol " Baal ". In 1 Chronicles 8:33 . Esh-baal.
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...
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 ag...
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, ca...
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 Dav...
Ish-bosheth ] His name was really Eshbaal ( 1 Chronicles 8:33 ) i.e. 'man of Baal.' The name Baal means 'lord,' and so could be used for Jehovah ( H...
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...
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 y...
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...
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 Ja...
(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 ove...
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 b...
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...
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 al...
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 Lo...
A Civil War in Israel. B. C. 1053. 8...
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...
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 i...
CRITICAL AND EXPOSITORY NOTES— 2 Samuel 2:8 . “Took Ishbosheth.” Rather had taken . “Ishbosheth had probably been in the battle of Gilboa, and...
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...
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...
And David sent messengers unto the men of Jabesh-Gilead. Attempts at conciliation defeated 1. The chief anxiety of David, alter being anointed...
Ishbosheth. Isbosheth and Abner Saul's son was a poor, weak creature, who would never have thought of resisting David but for the stronger will...
EXPOSITION 2 Samuel 2:1 Unto Hebron. As soon as David had assuaged his grief, his thoughts would naturally turn towards his country. Full...
David at Hebron
But Abner, the son of Ner, captain of Saul's host, took Ishbosheth, the son of Saul, this had evidently been done even before David sent his messenge...
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 ;...
Abner — Tho' ambition and desire of rule, because he knew that Ishbosheth would have only the name of king, whilst he had the power.
8 But Abner the son of Ner, captain of Saul's host,a took Ishbosheth the son of Saul, and brought him over to Mahanaim;