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2 Samuel 5:25

2 Samuel 5:25
And David did so, as the LORD had commanded him; and smote the Philistines from Geba until thou come to Gazer.

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Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Geba - Better, as in marginal reference “Gibeon.” Gazer should be “Gezer” (Jos 10:33, etc.); it lay between the nether Bethhoron and the sea; on the direct route therefore which the Philistines,…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

And David did so - He punctually obeyed the directions of the Lord, and then every thing succeeded to his wish.

How is it that such supernatural directions and assistances are not communicated now?…

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

from Geba The Sept. and Chron., as well as Isa 28:21, which almost certainly refers to this miraculous defeat of the Philistines, all read Gibeon. This seems to be the true reading. Geba (see note on…

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