2Sa 21:2-6 | Clarke | STEP | Verse 2 The remnant of the Amorites - The Gibeonites were Hivites, not Amorites, as appears from : but Amorites is a name often given to the Canaanites in general, ; , and elsewhere.

2 Samuel 21:2-6

Verse 2

The remnant of the Amorites - The Gibeonites were Hivites, not Amorites, as appears from Jos 11:19 : but Amorites is a name often given to the Canaanites in general, Gen 15:16; Amo 2:9, and elsewhere. Verse 3

Wherewith shall I make the atonement - It is very strange that a choice of this kind should be left to such a people. Why not ask this of God himself? Verse 6

Seven men of his sons - Meaning sons, grandsons, or other near branches of his family. It is supposed that the persons chosen were principal in assisting Saul to exterminate the Gibeonites. But where is the proof of this?