Skip to content

2 Samuel 2:24

2 Samuel 2:24
Joab also and Abishai pursued after Abner: and the sun went down when they were come to the hill of Ammah, that lieth before Giah by the way of the wilderness of Gibeon.

My Notes

Commentary

Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Joab also and Abishai pursued after Abner,.... Or rather but Joab, &c. (n). They stood not still as the rest, but, filled with indignation and resentment, pursued after Abner, to be avenged on him:…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Ammah ... Giah - Local, and otherwise unknown names.

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

2 Samuel 2:18-24

We have here the contest between Abner and Asahel. Asahel, the brother of Joab and cousin-german to David, was one of the principal commanders of David's forces, and was famous for swiftness in…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

2 Samuel 2:24-32

The Pursuit. Asahel's burial

24. Joab also, &c. And Joab and Abishai continued the pursuit, in contrast to those who halted at the scene of Asahel's death.

the hill of Ammah … Giah Nothing is known of…