2 Samuel, ESV Expository Commentary

Summary

We find John L. Mackay’s contribution to ESV Expository Commentary a steady companion for preaching and teaching 2 Samuel. Volume 4.

The series is not trying to win every debate. It aims to make the text plain, to honour context, and to send us back to Scripture with sharper questions and steadier instincts.

We appreciate the way it avoids gimmicks. It keeps the emphasis on God’s character, God’s promises, and God’s demands, then draws out implications for worship and obedience.

Why Should I Own This Commentary?

We should own this commentary when we want an expositional guide that keeps us close to the text and still helps us preach to real people. It supports careful reading, then encourages clear, direct application.

It serves pastors and teachers who want to be both accurate and accessible. The explanations are not fussy, but they are careful, and they often expose the heart level stakes of the text.

If we are training others to handle Scripture, this is a helpful model. It shows how to read a passage in context and then speak to the church with warmth and restraint.

Closing Recommendation

We recommend 2 Samuel, ESV Expository Commentary as a strong mid level expositional resource for 2 Samuel. It rewards steady reading, and it will serve us well as we move from study to preaching.

As pastoral next steps, we can visit the Bible Book Overview, browse Top Recommendations, and use the Reformed Commentary Index to build a wiser working library.