2 Samuel 3:7

“And Saul had a concubine, whose name [was] Rizpah, the daughter of Aiah, etc.] By whom he had two sons, (<102108>2 Samuel 21:8). Josephus f53 calls her father’s name Sibathus: and [Ishbosheth] said to Abner; though the word “Ishbosheth” is not in the text, it is rightly supplied; for no other can be supposed to speak: wherefore hast thou gone in unto my father’s concubine? and defiled her; though perhaps it was not so much the act of uncleanness that so much offended him, or the dishonour reflected on him and his family thereby, as it discovered an ambitious view in Abner to get the kingdom into his own hands, to which this was the leading step; (see <110222>1 Kings 2:22). Whether Abner was…”

“Rizpah, the daughter of Aiah - For the sequel of her history, see the marginal reference. Aiah, was an Edomite, or rather Horite name Genesis 36:24. return to 'Top of Page'”

“3:7 accused Abner of sleeping with one of [Saul’s] concubines: It is unclear whether Abner actually did so. Taking a king’s wife or concubine was often part of a usurper’s attempt to replace the king (see 12:8; 16:21; 1 Kgs 2:17-25). • Rizpah: See also 2 Sam 21:8-14.”

“Rizpah: Sa2 21:8-11 Wherefore: This action of Abner's seems a most evident proof that he intended to seize on the government; and it was so understood by Ish-bosheth; see parallel texts. gone in: Sa2 12:8, Sa2 16:21, Sa2 16:22; Kg1 2:17, Kg1 2:21, Kg1 2:22 2 Kings (2 Samuel) 3:8”