2 Samuel 2

2 Samuel 2:1

ENquired] By Urim and Thummim.

2 Samuel 2:3

In the cities] Of which, see Joshua chap. 21. v. 12.

2 Samuel 2:6

And truth] These two words of kindnesse, and truth, are often joyned together, for to point out a loyall, constant and hearty favour, and kindnesse.

2 Samuel 2:8

Ishbosheth] Sometimes also called Eshbaal, 1 Chronicles Chapter 8. verse 33. and 9. 39. For the Hebrewes in detestation of Idols, did expunge the word Baal, and did place in the stead of it Bosheth, or Besheth, that is to say, a shamefull, and infamous thing, as the Idoll it selfe, Jeremiah chap. 3. verse 24. Hos. chapter 9. verse 10. So Jerubbaal, Judges Chapter 6. verse 22. is called Jerubesheth, 2 Samuel 11:21. and Meribaal 1 Chronicles 8:34. is the same as Mephibosheth, 2 Samuel 4:4 Mahanaim] a place beyond Jordan, Genesis 32:2. belonging to the Tribe of Gad.

2 Samuel 2:9

The Ashurites] That is to say, of the tribe of Asher: Jzeel] not that of Judah, Joshua 15:56. But that of Isacahr, Joshuah chapter 19. verse 18. From which the Countrey round about tooke its name: Israel] That is to say all the other Tribes, saving the Tribe of Judah, which even before the separation of the other ten Tribes, in the dayes of Jeroboam, is often distinguished from the rest, 1 Sam. 11. 8. and 15. 4. 2 Samuel 24:9.

2 Samuel 2:10

Two yeares] Seeing that David reigned seven years and a halfe in Hebron, after the death of Saul, we must conclude either that Ishbosheth was not made King presently after his fathers death, or that the eleven tribes did not put themselves under Davids obedience presently after the death of Ishbosheth.

2 Samuel 2:12

To Gibeon] In the Country of Benjamin.

2 Samuel 2:14

Play] Let them come, to shew both the armies some pastime, in a fight, according to the custome of armies that lyencere one another.

2 Samuel 2:16

Caught] They came together with such fury and violence, that at the very first onset they closed and 〈…〉ust one another through; Helkath] the field of strong or valiant men: or of the points of swords; In Gibeon] or the territories thereof.

2 Samuel 2:21

Lay thee hold] Vent thy rage upon some plaine ordinary Souldier, and do not contend with me, for I shall quickly make thee know that thou art not able to deale with mee. Words of contempt.

2 Samuel 2:22

How then] Why wilt thou through thy rashnesse cause an implacable hatred to arise between Joab and me?

2 Samuel 2:23

Under the fifth ri] In that part of the body which is called Hypocondrion, where the halfe ribbs are.

2 Samuel 2:26

Thesword] Is it not time to sound a retreat? Thou mayest peradventure repent thy selfe if thou shouldest drive this people to despaire, and seeking to prosecute the victory too hotly, thou mightest peradventure lose it.

2 Samuel 2:27

Unlesse thou hadst spoken] If thou hadst not challenged, and provoked us, v 14.