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Matthew Henry Commentary on the Bible

2 Samuel 5 - Introduction

* David king over all Israel. (1-5) He takes the strong-hold of Zion. (6-10) David's kingdom established. (11-16) He defeats the Philistines. (17-25)

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See also 2 Samuel 5 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

    _DAVID IS ANOINTED KING OF ALL ISRAEL. HE TAKES THE STRONG-HOLD OF SION FROM THE JEBUSITES, BUILDS HIMSELF A HOUSE, AND TWICE OVERCOMES THE PHILISTINES._ _Before Christ 1048._...

  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

    A DIGEST OF CHAPTER 5 2 Samuel 5:1-5 _David king over all Israel._ After David had reigned for seven years in Hebron all the tribes of Israel came to him and asked him to be king over them. Since Me...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:9 anguish (a-16) Others, 'bewilderment.'...

  • Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

    V. Chapter s 5-6. contain the account of the first half of David’s reign over the whole nation. All the events mentioned in them occurred within this period, but are not arranged with a strict regard...

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO SECOND SAMUEL 5 In this chapter we have an account of all the tribes of Israel coming to Hebron, and anointing David king over them, 2 Samuel 5:1; of his expedition against the Jebusi...

  • Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    _A.M. 2956. B.C. 1048._ David is anointed king by all the tribes, 2 Samuel 5:1. Takes the strong hold of Zion, 2 Samuel 5:6. Builds him a house; his kingdom is established, 2 Samuel 5:11;...

  • KJV Original Language Details

    1 The tribes come to Hebron to annoint Dauid ouer Israel. 4 Dauids age. 6 Hee taking Zion from the Iebusites dwelleth in it. 11 Hiram sendeth to Dauid. 13 Eleuen sonnes are borne to him in Ierusal...

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