20 When Abner, who had twenty men with him, came to David at Hebron, David prepared a feast for him and his men.

Other Translations of 2 Samuel 3:20

King James Version

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.

English Standard Version

20 When Abner came with twenty men to David at Hebron, David made a feast for Abner and the men who were with him.

The Message

20 When Abner and the twenty men who were with him met with David in Hebron, David laid out a feast for them.

New King James Version

20 So Abner and twenty men with him came to David at Hebron. And David made a feast for Abner and the men who were with him.

New Living Translation

20 When Abner and twenty of his men came to Hebron, David entertained them with a great feast.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 3:20

Commentary on 2 Samuel 3:7-21

(Read 2 Samuel 3:7-21)

Many, like Abner, are not above committing base crimes, who are too proud to bear reproof, or even the suspicion of being guilty. While men go on in sin, and apparently without concern, they are often conscious that they are fighting against God. Many mean to serve their own purposes; and will betray those who trust them, when they can get any advantage. Yet the Lord serves his own designs, even by those who are thus actuated by revenge, ambition, or lust; but as they intend not to honour him, in the end they will be thrown aside with contempt. There was real generosity both to Michal and to the memory of Saul, in David's receiving the former, remembering probably how once he owed his life to her affection, and knowing that she was separated from him partly by her father's authority. Let no man set his heart on that which he is not entitled to. If any disagreement has separated husband and wife, as they expect the blessing of God, let them be reconciled, and live together in love.