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2 Samuel 23

2 Samuel 23 — Overview

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Canne, Browne, Blayney, Scott, and others · Public Domain

, David, in his last words, professes his faith in God’s promises to be beyond sense or experience; , The different state of the wicked; , A catalogue of David’s mighty men.

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2 Samuel 23 — Overview2 Samuel 23 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleThe historian is now drawing towards a conclusion of David's reign, and therefore gives us an account here, I. Of some of his last words, which he spoke by inspiration, and which seem to have reference to his seed…2 Samuel 23 — Overview2 Samuel 23 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleIn this chapter are recorded the last words of David under a divine inspiration, 2Sa 23:1; and an account is given of his great men, famous for warlike exploits, particularly of three mighty men who did very marvellous…2 Samuel 23:1-72 Samuel 23:1-7 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleWe have here the last will and testament of king David, or a codicil annexed to it, after he had settled the crown upon Solomon and his treasures upon the temple which was to be built. The last words of great…2 Samuel 23:12 Samuel 23:1 · Treasury of Scripture Knowledgeam 2989, bc 1015, An, Ex, Is, 476 the last: Genesis 49:1; Deuteronomy 33:1; Josh. 23:1-24:32; Psalms 72:20; 2 Peter 1:13-15 raised: 2 Samuel 7:8-9; Psalms 78:70 the anointed: 1 Samuel 2:10, 1 Samuel 16:12-13; Psalms…2 Samuel 23:22 Samuel 23:2 · Treasury of Scripture KnowledgeMatthew 22:43; Mark 12:36; Acts 2:25-31; Hebrews 3:7-8; 2 Peter 1:212 Samuel 23:22 Samuel 23:2 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleThe Spirit of the Lord spake by me,.... The psalms and songs he composed were not the fruits of his own genius, but were written by him under the inspiration of the Spirit of God; by whom holy men of God, the penmen of…