Poole's Outline of 2 Samuel 20: Civil War...Again!
- Dr. Dilday
- Jul 30
- 1 min read
Updated: Aug 6
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By occasion of this quarrel Sheba stirreth up Israel to sedition, 1, 2. David’s ten concubines are shut up in perpetual prison, 3. Amasa is slain by Joab, 4-10. He and Abishai pursue Sheba unto Abel, 11-15. The citizens, by the advice of a wise woman, cut off his head, and cast it over the wall to Joab, 16-22. David’s officers, 23-26.
This outline of 2 Samuel 20 offers a clear and concise view of the events leading to yet another civil conflict during David’s reign. I appreciate how the commentary draws attention to both the political dynamics and the spiritual implications within the narrative.
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Thank you for breaking down the passage so effectively — it brings both clarity and depth to the account.
Matthew Henry: 'How do the clouds return after the rain! No sooner is one of David's troubles over than another arises, as it were out of the ashes of the former, wherein the threatening is fulfilled, that the sword should never depart from his house. I. Before he reaches Jerusalem a new rebellion is raised by Sheba, ver. 1-2. II. His first work, when he comes to Jerusalem, is to condemn his concubines to perpetual imprisonment, ver. 3. III. Amasa, whom he entrusts to raise an army against Sheba, is too slow in his motions, which puts him into a fright, ver. 4-6. IV. One of his generals barbarously murders the other, when they are taking the field, ver. 7-13…
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