Matthew Poole and continuators on 2 Samuel 17:8
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2 Samuel17:8
8 For (said Hushai) thou knowest thy father and his men, that they be mighty men , and they be chafed in their minds , as a bear robbed of her whelps in the field : and thy father is a man of war , and will not lodge with the people.
Of approved Courage and Strength, therefore not so soon vanquished as Ahitophel supposeth.
Heb. bitter of soul, Inflamed with Rage; Desperate, and therefore resolved to sell their Lives at a dear rate.
Heb. bitter of soul, Inflamed with Rage; Desperate, and therefore resolved to sell their Lives at a dear rate.
A wise Prince and General; who knowing of what Importance it is to secure his own Person, and that your great Design is against his Life; will doubtless use extraordinary care to keep out of your reach, which he may easily do.
Marginal references: H[illegible: 1+ letters]b. bitter of soul.; Hos. 13. 8.
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