ESV Reformation Study Bible – 2 Sam 21:17
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2 Sam 21:17

21:17 Abishai. See note 2:18.

lamp of Israel. This metaphor expresses the belief that Israel’s hope and promise of blessing resided in David and his house (1 Sam. 3:3 note).