2 Samuel 1:10 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

So I stood upon him, and slew him, because I was sure that he could not live after that he was fallen: and I took the crown that was upon his head, and the bracelet that was on his arm, and have brought them hither unto my lord.

The crown - a small metallic cap or wreath, which encircled the temples, serving the purpose of a helmet, with a very small horn projecting in front, as the emblem of power.

The bracelet that was on his arm - the armlet worn above the elbow, an ancient mark of royal dignity. It is still worn by kings in some Eastern countries.

2 Samuel 1:10

10 So I stood upon him, and slew him, because I was sure that he could not live after that he was fallen: and I took the crown that was upon his head, and the bracelet that was on his arm, and have brought them hither unto my lord.