Matthew Henry Presbyterian @wholebiblehenry

Here is, I. David's house built, a royal palace, fit for the reception of the court he kept and the homage that was paid to him, Sa2 5:11. The Jews were husbandmen and shepherds, and did not much addict themselves either to merchandise or manufactures; and therefore Hiram, king of Tyre, a wealthy prince, when he sent to congratulate David on his accession to the...

Commenting on 2 Samuel 5:11-16

John Gill Reformed Baptist @doctorgill

And David perceived that the Lord had established him king over Israel,.... By the prosperity and success which attended him in everything he set his hand to: and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel's sake; for their advantage and glory more than for his own.

Keil & Delitzsch Lutheran @keilanddelitzsch

2Sa 5:11-16 David’s Palace, Wives and Children (comp. 1Ch 14:1-7). - King Hiram of Tyre sent messengers to David, and afterwards, by the express desire of the latter, cedar-wood and builders, carpenters and stone-masons, who built him a house, i.e., a palace.

Commenting on 2 Samuel 5:11-16