2 Samuel 4:1 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

And when Saul's son heard that Abner was dead in Hebron, his hands were feeble, and all the Israelites were troubled. All the Israelites were troubled - Abner was their great support; and on him they depended; for it appears that Ish-bosheth was a feeble prince, and had few of those qualities requisite for a sovereign.

2 Samuel 4:1

1 And when Saul's son heard that Abner was dead in Hebron, his hands were feeble, and all the Israelites were troubled.