Kings II 3:37

37 So all the people and all Israel perceived in that day, that it was not of the king to slay Abenner the son of Ner.

Kings II 3:37 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO 2 KINGS 3

This chapter gives the character of Jehoram king of Israel, 2Ki 3:1-3, relates the rebellion of the king of Moab against him, 2Ki 3:4,5, the war that he and his allies entered into on that account, 2Ki 3:6-9 the distress the combined army were in for want of water, their application upon this to Elisha, who promised them water, and they had it in a wonderful manner, 2Ki 3:10-20 and the chapter is concluded with the rout of the Moabites, and the barbarity of their king to his eldest son, 2Ki 3:21-27.

Kings II 3:37 In-Context

35 And all the people assembled to weep for him. And all the people came to cause David to eat bread while it was yet day: and David swore, saying, God do so to me, and more also, if I eat bread or any thing else before the sun goes down.

36 And all the people took notice, and all things that the king did before the people were pleasing in their sight.

37 So all the people and all Israel perceived in that day, that it was not of the king to slay Abenner the son of Ner.

38 And the king said to his servants, Know ye not that a great prince is this day fallen in Israel?

39 And that I am this day a kinsman , and a subject; but these men the sons of Saruia are too hard for me: the Lord reward the evil-doer according to his wickedness.