2 Samuel 3:18

18 Now then do it: for the LORD hath spoken of David, saying , By the hand of my servant David I will save my people Israel out of the hand of the Philistines, and out of the hand of all their enemies .

2 Samuel 3:18 Meaning and Commentary

2 Samuel 3:18

Now then do [it]
Make him your king, and I shall no longer oppose it as I have done:

for the Lord hath spoken of David;
concerning his being king, and the saviour of his people Israel:

saying, by the hand of my servant David I will save my people Israel
out of the hand of the Philistines, and out of the hand of all their
enemies;
and which, though where recorded in so many words, yet was the sense of the promise of making him king, and the design of his unction; and besides they might have been spoken to Samuel, though not written; and which he might report, and so might pass from one to another to be generally known.

2 Samuel 3:18 In-Context

16 And her husband went with her along weeping behind her to Bahurim. Then said Abner unto him, Go , return . And he returned .

17 And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying , Ye sought for David in times past to be king over you:

18 Now then do it: for the LORD hath spoken of David, saying , By the hand of my servant David I will save my people Israel out of the hand of the Philistines, and out of the hand of all their enemies .

19 And Abner also spake in the ears of Benjamin: and Abner went also to speak in the ears of David in Hebron all that seemed good to Israel, and that seemed good to the whole house of Benjamin.

20 So Abner came to David to Hebron, and twenty men with him. And David made Abner and the men that were with him a feast.