2 Samuel 4 - Introduction
* Ishbosheth murdered. (1-7) David puts to death the murderers. (8-12)... [ Continue Reading ]
* Ishbosheth murdered. (1-7) David puts to death the murderers. (8-12)... [ Continue Reading ]
1-7 See how Ishbosheth was murdered! When those difficulties dispirit us, which should sharpen our endeavours, we betray both our heavenly crowns and our earthly lives. Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty and ruin. The idle soul is an easy prey to the destroyer. We know not when and where deat... [ Continue Reading ]
8-12 A person may be glad to obtain his just wishes, and yet really regret the means by which he receives them. He may be sorry for the death of a person by which he is a gainer. These men shed innocent blood, from the basest motives. David justly executed vengeance upon them. He would not be behold... [ Continue Reading ]