2 Samuel 21:17 meaning and explanation
But Abishai son of Zeruiah came to his aid, struck the Philistine, and killed him. Then David’s men swore to him, “You must never again go out with us to battle, so that the lamp of Israel may not be extinguished.”
2 Samuel 21:17, Berean Standard Bible
Explanation preview
These verses close a section on David's wars with the Philistines. In verse 15 David goes out to battle as in earlier days, but he becomes exhausted, and a giant named Ishbi-benob nearly kills him.
Read and study this verse. Three complete study layers are included with Premium.