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Text -- 2 Samuel 3:7 (NET)

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3:7 Now Saul had a concubine named Rizpah daughter of Aiah. Ish-bosheth said to Abner, “Why did you have sexual relations with my father’s concubine?”
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Names, People and Places, Dictionary Themes and Topics

Names, People and Places:
 · Abner a man of Benjamin in Saul and David's time
 · Aiah son of Zibeon son of Seir,father of Rizpah, Saul's concubine
 · Ish-Bosheth son of Saul whom Abner set up as King after Saul's death
 · Ish-bosheth son of Saul whom Abner set up as King after Saul's death
 · Rizpah daughter of Aiah; concubine of king Saul
 · Saul the sixth king of Edom,son of Simeon and a Canaanite woman,son of Uzziah of Kohath son of Levi


Dictionary Themes and Topics: Treason | TEXT OF THE OLD TESTAMENT | SAMUEL, BOOKS OF | Rizpah | Lamentations, Book of | Ish-bosheth | Hebron | David | Conspiracy | Concubinage | CONCUBINE | Ajah | Abner | AIAH | more
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Word/Phrase Notes
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TSK Synopsis , MHCC , Matthew Henry , Keil-Delitzsch , Constable , Guzik

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Commentary -- Word/Phrase Notes (per phrase)

JFB: 2Sa 3:6-11 - -- In the East, the wives and concubines of a king are the property of his successor to this extent, that for a private person to aspire to marry one of ...

In the East, the wives and concubines of a king are the property of his successor to this extent, that for a private person to aspire to marry one of them would be considered a virtual advance of pretensions to the crown (see 1Ki 2:17). It is not clear whether the accusation against Abner was well or ill founded. But he resented the charge as an indignity, and, impelled by revenge, determined to transfer all the weight of his influence to the opposite party. He evidently set a full value on his services, and seems to have lorded it over his weak nephew in a haughty, overbearing manner.

TSK: 2Sa 3:7 - -- Rizpah : 2Sa 21:8-11 Wherefore : This action of Abner’ s seems a most evident proof that he intended to seize on the government; and it was so un...

Rizpah : 2Sa 21:8-11

Wherefore : This action of Abner’ s seems a most evident proof that he intended to seize on the government; and it was so understood by Ish-bosheth; see parallel texts.

gone in : 2Sa 12:8, 2Sa 16:21, 2Sa 16:22; 1Ki 2:17, 1Ki 2:21, 1Ki 2:22

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Commentary -- Word/Phrase Notes (per Verse)

Barnes: 2Sa 3:7 - -- Rizpah, the daughter of Aiah - For the sequel of her history, see the marginal reference. Aiah, was an Edomite, or rather Horite name Gen 36:24...

Rizpah, the daughter of Aiah - For the sequel of her history, see the marginal reference. Aiah, was an Edomite, or rather Horite name Gen 36:24.

Poole: 2Sa 3:7 - -- Either, first, To satisfy thy own lust. Or rather, secondly, By that pretence to take away my crown first; for this was that which stirred up his je...

Either, first, To satisfy thy own lust. Or rather, secondly, By that pretence to take away my crown first; for this was that which stirred up his jealousy and rage, and caused him to speak that to Abner which otherwise he neither would nor durst. But whether Abner were guilty or no, it is not evident from the following words; for if it were true, great men cannot endure to be told of their faults, though they be true and great.

Gill: 2Sa 3:7 - -- And Saul had a concubine, whose name was Rizpah, the daughter of Aiah,.... By whom he had two sons, 2Sa 21:8. Josephus a calls her father's name Siba...

And Saul had a concubine, whose name was Rizpah, the daughter of Aiah,.... By whom he had two sons, 2Sa 21:8. Josephus a calls her father's name Sibathus:

and Ishbosheth said to Abner; though the word "Ishbosheth" is not in the text, it is rightly supplied; for no other can be supposed to speak:

wherefore hast thou gone in unto my father's concubine? and defiled her; though perhaps it was not so much the act of uncleanness that so much offended him, or the dishonour reflected on him and his family thereby, as it discovered an ambitious view in Abner to get the kingdom into his own hands, to which this was the leading step; see 1Ki 2:22. Whether Abner was really guilty of this sin or no is not easy to determine; though, by his not absolutely denying it, it looks as if it was not merely a jealousy of Ishbosheth, or a false report made unto him; though, especially if he was not fully satisfied of it, it would have been his wisdom to have said nothing of it to him, since his continuance on the throne so much depended on him.

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Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

NET Notes: 2Sa 3:7 This accusation against Abner is a very serious one, since an act of sexual infringement on the king’s harem would probably have been understood...

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Commentary -- Verse Range Notes

TSK Synopsis: 2Sa 3:1-39 - --1 During the war David still waxes stronger.2 Six sons are born to him in Hebron.6 Abner, displeased with Ish-bosheth,7 revolts to David.13 David requ...

MHCC: 2Sa 3:7-21 - --Many, like Abner, are not above committing base crimes, who are too proud to bear reproof, or even the suspicion of being guilty. While men go on in s...

Matthew Henry: 2Sa 3:7-21 - -- Here, I. Abner breaks with Ish-bosheth, and deserts his interest, upon a little provocation which Ish-bosheth unadvisedly gave him. God can serve hi...

Keil-Delitzsch: 2Sa 3:6-39 - -- Decline of the House of Saul. - 2Sa 3:6-11. Abner's quarrel with Ishbosheth. - During the war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abn...

Constable: 2Sa 1:1--8:18 - --V. DAVID'S TRIUMPHS chs. 1--8 The first 20 chapters of 2 Samuel are divisible into four uni...

Constable: 2Sa 3:6--5:17 - --B. The Unification of the Kingdom 3:6-5:16 The writer also documented God's blessing on David in this re...

Constable: 2Sa 3:6-39 - --1. David's acceptance of Abner 3:6-39 Abner was the strong man in Israel. Ish-bosheth was simply...

Guzik: 2Sa 3:1-39 - --2 Samuel 3 - Abner's Defection and Murder A. Abner defects from Ishbosheth. 1. (2-5) David's sons born in Hebron. Sons were born to David in Hebro...

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Introduction / Outline

JFB: 2 Samuel (Book Introduction) THE FIRST AND SECOND BOOKS OF SAMUEL. The two were, by the ancient Jews, conjoined so as to make one book, and in that form could be called the Book o...

JFB: 2 Samuel (Outline) AN AMALEKITE BRINGS TIDINGS OF SAUL'S DEATH. (2Sa. 1:1-16) DAVID LAMENTS SAUL AND JONATHAN. (2Sa 1:17-27) DAVID, BY GOD'S DIRECTION, GOES UP TO HEBRO...

TSK: 2 Samuel 3 (Chapter Introduction) Overview 2Sa 3:1, During the war David still waxes stronger; 2Sa 3:2, Six sons are born to him in Hebron; 2Sa 3:6, Abner, displeased with Ish-bosh...

Poole: 2 Samuel 3 (Chapter Introduction) SAMUEL CHAPTER 3 The war between the house of David and the house of Saul. Six sons born to David in Hebron, 2Sa 3:1-5 . Abner, displeased with Ish...

MHCC: 2 Samuel (Book Introduction) This book is the history of the reign of king David. It relates his victories, the growth of the prosperity of Israel, and his reformation of the stat...

MHCC: 2 Samuel 3 (Chapter Introduction) (2Sa 3:1-6) David's power increases His family. (2Sa 3:7-21) Abner revolts to David. (v. 22-39) Joab kills Abner David mourns for him.

Matthew Henry: 2 Samuel (Book Introduction) An Exposition, with Practical Observations, of The Second Book of Samuel This book is the history of the reign of king David. We had in the foregoing ...

Matthew Henry: 2 Samuel 3 (Chapter Introduction) The battle between Joab and Abner did not end the controversy between the two houses of Saul and David, but it is in this chapter working towards a...

Constable: 2 Samuel (Book Introduction) Introduction Second Samuel continues the history begun in 1 Samuel. Please see my comments regarding 2 Samuel's title, d...

Constable: 2 Samuel (Outline) Outline (Continued from notes on 1 Samuel) V. David's triumphs chs. 1-8 ...

Constable: 2 Samuel 2 Samuel Bibliography Achtemeier, Paul J., and Elizabeth Achtemeier. The Old Testament Roots of Our Faith. Phil...

Haydock: 2 Samuel (Book Introduction) THE SECOND BOOK OF SAMUEL; otherwise called, THE SECOND BOOK OF KINGS. INTRODUCTION. This Book contains the transactions of David till the end ...

Gill: 2 Samuel (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO 2 SAMUEL This book, in many copies of the Hebrew Bible, is carried on without any new title put unto it; the reason of it is, becau...

Gill: 2 Samuel 3 (Chapter Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO SECOND SAMUEL 3 This chapter begins with the continuation of the war between the house of Saul and the house of David, 2Sa 3:1; and...

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