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2 Samuel 5:24

2 Samuel 5:24
And let it be, when thou hearest the sound of a going in the tops of the mulberry trees, that then thou shalt bestir thyself: for then shall the LORD go out before thee, to smite the host of the Philistines.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

When thou hearest the sound of a going - If there had not been an evident supernatural interference, David might have thought that the sleight or ruse de guerre which he had used was the cause of his…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

2 Samuel 5:17-25

The particular service for which David was raised up was to save Israel out of the hand of the Philistines, Sa2 3:18. This therefore divine Providence, in the first place, gives him an opportunity of…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

the sound of a going The sound of marching. The cognate verb is used of Jehovah "marching" (so to speak) before His people in Jdg 5:4; Psa 68:7; Hab 3:12. A rustling in the tops of the trees like the…