1 Hiram's kindness to David 2-7 David's felicity in people, wives, and children 8-17 His two victories against the Philistines

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Hiram 2Sa 5:11,12 1Ki 5:1,8-12 2Ch 2:11,12

Huram
and timber 1Ch 22:2 1Ki 5:6,9,10,18 2Ch 2:3,8-10 Ezr 3:7

to build him 1Ch 17:1 2Sa 7:2 1Ki 7:1-12 Jer 22:13-15

2 And David perceived that the LORD had confirmed him king over Israel, for his kingdom was lifted up on high, because of his people Israel.

the Lord 1Ch 17:17 2Sa 7:16 Ps 89:20-37

his kingdom Nu 24:7 2Sa 7:8

because 1Ki 10:9 2Ch 2:11 Es 4:14 Isa 1:25-27 Da 2:30

3 And David took more wives at Jerusalem: and David begat more sons and daughters.

took 1Ch 3:1-4 De 17:17 2Sa 5:13 1Ki 11:3 Pr 5:18,19 Ec 7:26-29 9:9 Mal 2:14 Mt 19:4,5,8

more [heb] yet

4 Now these are the names of his children which he had in Jerusalem; Shammua, and Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon,

Shammua 1Ch 3:5

Shimea 2Sa 5:14

Shammua
Nathan 2Sa 12:1 Lu 3:31

Solomon 1Ch 22:9-12 28:5,6 2Sa 12:24,25 1Ki 1:13,17 2:15 3:3,5-11 Mt 1:6

5 And Ibhar, and Elishua, and Elpalet,

Elishua 1Ch 3:6

Elishama 2Sa 5:15

6 And Nogah, and Nepheg, and Japhia,

7 And Elishama, and Beeliada, and Eliphalet.

Beeliada Probably Beeliada is a mistake for Eliada, as the LXX., Syriac, and Arabic read here. 2Sa 5:16

Eliada
and Eliphalet 1Ch 3:8

Eliphelet This variation merely arises from the change of a vowel. Here we have 13 persons mentioned, but only 11 in Samuel; and it is probable that the duplicate Elishama and Eliphelet dying when young, were therefore omitted in the latter.

8 And when the Philistines heard that David was anointed king over all Israel, all the Philistines went up to seek David. And David heard of it, and went out against them.

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And when 1Sa 21:11 2Sa 5:17-25

anointed 1Ch 11:3 2Sa 5:3

all the Philistines Ps 2:1-6 Re 11:15-18

9 And the Philistines came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.

the valley 1Ch 11:15 2Sa 5:18 23:13 Isa 17:5

10 And David inquired of God, saying, Shall I go up against the Philistines? And wilt thou deliver them into mine hand? And the LORD said unto him, Go up; for I will deliver them into thine hand.

enquired 1Ch 14:14 13:3 1Sa 23:2-4,9-12 2Sa 2:1 5:19,23

Shall I go 1Sa 30:8 Pr 3:6

Go up Jud 4:6,7 1Ki 22:6,15-17

11 So they came up to Baalperazim; and David smote them there. Then David said, God hath broken in upon mine enemies by mine hand like the breaking forth of waters: therefore they called the name of that place Baalperazim.

Baal-perazim 2Sa 5:20 Isa 28:21

God Ps 18:13-15 44:3 144:1,10

like the breaking Ex 14:28 Job 30:14 Mt 7:27

Baal-perazim that is, a place of breaches.

12 And when they had left their gods there, David gave a commandment, and they were burned with fire.

were burned Ex 12:12 32:20 De 7:5,25 1Sa 5:2-6 2Ki 19:18

13 And the Philistines yet again spread themselves abroad in the valley.

yet again 1Ch 14:9 2Sa 5:22-25 1Ki 20:22

14 Therefore David inquired again of God; and God said unto him, Go not up after them; turn away from them, and come upon them over against the mulberry trees.

enquired 1Ch 14:10 Ps 27:4

turn away Jos 8:2-7 Joh 9:6,7

15 And it shall be, when thou shalt hear a sound of going in the tops of the mulberry trees, that then thou shalt go out to battle: for God is gone forth before thee to smite the host of the Philistines.

when thou shalt hear Some, taking the word bechaim, translated `mulberry trees,' as a proper name, render,`when thou shalt hear a sound of going upon the summits of Becahaim;' other understanding {rosh} `a top,' in the sense of beginning or entrance, read, `when thou hearest a sound of footsteps at the entrance of the grove of mulberry trees;' and others think a rustling among the leaves is intended. The Targumist read, `When thou shalt hear the sound of the angels coming to thy assistance, then go out to battle; for an angel is sent from the presence of God, that he may render thy way prosperous.' If there had not been an evident supernatural interference, David might have thought that the {ruse de guerre} which he had used, was the cause of his victory. Le 26:36 2Ki 7:6 19:7 Ac 2:2

then thou Jud 4:14 7:9,15 1Sa 14:9-22 Php 2:12,13

for God Isa 13:4 45:1,2 Mic 2:12,13

16 David therefore did as God commanded him: and they smote the host of the Philistines from Gibeon even to Gazer.

did as God Ge 6:22 Ex 39:42,43 Joh 2:5 13:17 15:14

Gibeon 2Sa 5:25

Geba
Gazer 1Ch 6:67 Jos 16:10

Gezer

17 And the fame of David went out into all lands; and the LORD brought the fear of him upon all nations.

fame of David Jos 6:27 2Ch 26:8 Ps 18:44

the fear of him Ex 15:14-16 De 2:25 11:25 Jos 2:9-11 9:24