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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
So David slept with his fathers,.... Died as his ancestors before him did; for, buried with them he was not; and therefore cannot be understood of his lying with them in the grave, but in the state of…
Methodist theologian, 1762–1832
Adam Clarke
David slept with his fathers - His life was a life of remarkable providences, of much piety, and of great public usefulness. In general he lived well, and it is most evident that he died well; and as…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
in the city of David The place is defined (2Sa 5:7) as -the stronghold of Zion." We are told (Aboth de-Rabbi Nathani. 35) that -no graves are made in Jerusalem, except the tombs of the house of David,…
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