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Bible Commentaries
2 Samuel 20

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Introduction

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

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Verse 14

20:14 together, (a-21) Some read 'all the young men gathered together.'

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Verse 19

20:19 mother (b-16) * Or 'a city, even a mother (city) in Israel.' See 2 Samuel 8:1 ; Numbers 21:25 ,Numbers 21:32 ; Numbers 32:42 ; Joshua 17:11 and Notes.

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Verse 23

20:23 Cherethites (a-19) The executioners. Pelethites; (b-23) The couriers.

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Verse 24

20:24 levy; (c-6) Elsewhere 'forced labour' or 'tribute.'

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Verse 25

20:25 scribe; (d-4) Or 'secretary.'

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Bibliographical Information
Darby, John. "Commentary on 2 Samuel 20". "John Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament". https://studylight.org/commentaries/eng/dsn/2-samuel-20.html. 1857-67.

Bible Commentaries2 Samuel 20

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Introduction

Verse 14

Verse 19

Verse 23

Verse 24

Verse 25

Bible Commentaries
2 Samuel 20