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2 Samuel 19:22

2 Samuel 19:22
And David said, What have I to do with you, ye sons of Zeruiah, that ye should this day be adversaries unto me? shall there any man be put to death this day in Israel? for do not I know that I am this day king over Israel?

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And David said, what have I to do with you, ye sons of Zeruiah?.... See Gill on Sa2 16:10,

that ye should this day be adversaries unto me? or a Satan unto me, as the word is, by advising him to do…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

2 Samuel 19:16-23

Perhaps Jordan was never passed with so much solemnity, nor with so many remarkable occurrences, as it was now, since Israel passed it under Joshua. David, in his afflictive flight, remembered God…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

adversaries Opposing my true interests. The Heb. word is satan.Cp. Mat 16:23.

that Iam this day king The rejoicing of the day which saw him restored to his kingdom must not be marred by any bloodshed.…