2Sa 21:15-17 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for 2Sam 21:15-22: 21:15-22 The extended account of battles with the Philistines highlights some notable accomplishments of David’s mighty warriors (see also 23:8-39 ). 21:15 The description of David as weak and exhausted helps shift the focus from his ability and accomplishments to God as the source of his success (ch 22 ).

a21:15-22►

b23:8-39►

c21:15►

d22►

e21:16►

fGen 14:5►

gDeut 2:10-11►

h20-21►

i3:11►

j21:17►

k18:3►

‏ 2 Samuel 21:15-17

Summary for 2Sam 21:15-22: 21:15-22 ^a The extended account of battles with the Philistines highlights some notable accomplishments of David’s mighty warriors (see also 23:8-39 ^b). 21:15 ^c The description of David as weak and exhausted helps shift the focus from his ability and accomplishments to God as the source of his success (ch 22 ^d).
21:16 ^e a descendant of the giants: Cp. Gen 14:5 ^f; Deut 2:10-11 ^g, 20-21 ^h; 3:11 ⁱ.
21:17 ^j Abishai was an accomplished warrior and fiercely loyal to David, whom he heroically rescued (see profile for Abishai at end of chapter).

• the light of Israel? Cp. 18:3 ^k. Both passages reflect the glowing adoration that David’s men had for him.