2 Samuel 18:1

And David having reviewed his people, appointed over them captains of thousands and of hundreds,

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

And David numbered the people that were with him, and set captains of thousands and captains of hundreds over them.

In Context

2And sent forth a third part of the people under the hand of Joab, and a third part under the hand of Abisai the son of Sarvia Joab's brother, and a third part under the hand of Ethai, who was of Geth: and the king said to the people: I also will go forth with you.

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Cross References

Exodus 17:9And Moses said to Josue: Choose out men: and go out and fight against Amalec: to morrow I will stand on the top of the hill having the rod of God in my hand.

Deuteronomy 20:9And when the captains of the army shall hold their peace, and have made an end of speaking, every man shall prepare their bands to fight.

1 Samuel 8:12And he will appoint of them to be his tribunes, and centurions, and to plough his fields, and to reap his corn, and to make him arms and chariots.

Matthew Henry on 2 Samuel 18:1

This chapter puts a period to Absalom's rebellion and life, and so makes way for David to his throne again, whither the next chapter brings him back in peace and triumph. We have here, I. David's preparations to engage the rebels, ver. 1-5 . II. The total defeat of Absalom's party and their dispersion, ver. 6-8 . III. The death of Absalom, and his burial, ver. 9-18 . IV. The bringing of the tidings to David, who tarried at Mahanaim, ver. 19-32 . V. His bitter lamentation for Absalom, ver. 33 . Read the whole commentary →

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