And they caught every one his fellow by the head, and thrust his sword in his fellow’s side; so they fell down together: wherefore that place was called Helkathhazzurim, which is in Gibeon.
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Interpretation
The nation in general refused David. By this the Lord trained up his servant for future honour and usefulness; and the tendency of true godliness was shown in his behaviour while passing through various difficulties.
Read with
This thought runs through 2 Samuel 2:12-16.
Glossary
- Gibeon Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: El Jib.
- Helkath-hazzurim Place
- Biblical field. Modern identification: El Jib.