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2 Samuel 3:1

2 Samuel 3:1
Now there was long war between the house of Saul and the house of David: but David waxed stronger and stronger, and the house of Saul waxed weaker and weaker.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Now there was a long war between the house of Saul and the house of David,.... The recent battle, though so much in favour of David, did not, put an end to the war between him and Ishbosheth, which…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

There was long war - Frequent battles and skirmishes took place between the followers of David and the followers of Ish-bosheth, after the two years mentioned above, to the end of the fifth year, in…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

2 Samuel 3:1-6

Here is, I. The struggle that David had with the house of Saul before his settlement in the throne was completed, Sa2 3:1. 1. Both sides contested. Saul's house, though beheaded and diminished, would…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

2 Samuel 3:1-2

2Sa 3:1-5. Progress of David's cause. His family

2. And unto David, &c. The list of David's sons born in Hebron is given again in 1Ch 3:1-3, apparently in an independent form, but with only one…