2 Samuel 13:38
[A.M. 2974-2977. B.C. 1030-1027. An. Ex. Is. 461-464.]
Geshur. This was not the Geshur lying between Philistia and Egypt, (Jos 13:13. 1 Sa 27:8,) but another in Syria; probably the same as that beyond Jordan, whose inhabitants are joined with those of Maachathi, De 3:14. Jos 12:5.
2 Samuel 2:31
360 <03967 07969> [three hundred.]
The slain of Israel, though greatly exceeding those of Judah, were not great. This might be owing to the directions given by David, to be as lenient as possible; but the death of Asahel seems to have stopped the pursuers, and greatly favoured the escape of the vanquished.
2 Samuel 21:16
descendants <03211> [of the sons.]
Rapha <07497> [the giant. or, Rapha.]
spear <07013> [whose spear. Heb. the staff, or, the head. thought.]
2 Samuel 24:12
offering <05190> [I offer.]
carry ... out <06213> [that I may.]
2 Samuel 21:1
famine <07458> [A.M. 2986. B.C. 1018. An. Ex. Ex. Is. 473. a famine.]
inquired <01245> [enquired. Heb. sought the face, etc. of the Lord.]
Saul <07586> [It is.]
Saul <07586> [Saul.]
2 Samuel 23:18
Abishai <052> [Abishai.]
[and slew them. Heb. slain.]
