2 Samuel 2:13

“And Joab the son of Zeruiah, etc.] A sister of David, and this her son was general of David’s army: and the servants of David, went out; that is, his army went out from Hebron to Gibeon, which was twenty four miles f28 to meet that under Abner; for though he had but one tribe with him, and Ishbosheth had all the rest, yet Judah was a numerous, powerful, and warlike tribe; and besides many out of the other tribes had joined them, and, above all, God was on their side, and they had his promise to rely upon with respect to the establishment of the kingdom in the house of David, and his power and providence to trust in, and therefore went out boldly and cheerfully to meet the armies of Israel…”

“On the east of the hill (El-jib, the ancient Gibeon) is a copious spring, which issues in a cave excavated in the limestone rock, so as to form a large reservoir. In the trees further down are the remains of a pool or tank of considerable size (120 feet by 110 feet). This is doubtless “the pool of Gibeon.” Sat down - i. e. halted and encamped. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Met - That is, met the opposite army, and put themselves in a posture for battle. 2 Kings (2 Samuel) 2:14”

“2:13 The pool of Gibeon extends down some 80 feet to the water table. Archaeologists estimate that the original diggers had to remove about 3,000 tons of limestone to create it.”

“Joab: Sa2 2:18, Sa2 8:16, Sa2 20:23; Kg1 1:7, Kg1 2:28-35; Ch1 2:16 together: Heb. them together pool: Jer 41:12 2 Kings (2 Samuel) 2:14”