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2 Samuel 2:31

2 Samuel 2:31
But the servants of David had smitten of Benjamin, and of Abner's men, so that three hundred and threescore men died.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

But the servants of David had smitten of Benjamin, and Abner's men,.... Of those of the tribe of Benjamin that joined him, and of those that he brought with him from Mahanaim; so many of them were…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

2 Samuel 2:25-32

Here, I. Abner, being conquered, meanly begs for a cessation of arms. He rallied the remains of his forces on the top of a hill (Sa2 2:25), as if he would have made head again, but becomes a humble…

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…

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