Bible Commentary

And Joab came into the house to the king, and said, Thou hast shamed this day the faces of all thy servants, which this day have saved thy life, and the lives of thy sons and of thy daughters, and the lives of thy wives, and the lives of thy concubines; 5. Joab came into … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 19:5”

But the king covered his face, and the king cried with a loud voice, O my son Absalom, O Absalom, my son, my son! 4. covered his face ] See note on ch. 2Sa 15:30. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 4. The king covered his face] This was the custom of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 19:4”

And the people got them by stealth that day into the city, as people being ashamed steal away when they flee in battle. 3. gat them by stealth, &c.] Out of respect for the king’s sorrow the army stole into the city silently in small parties, like disgraced fugitives, instead of entering in military order … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 19:3”

And the victory that day was [turned] into mourning unto all the people: for the people heard say that day how the king was grieved for his son. 2Sa 19:2 And the victory of that day was turned into mourning unto all the people. Victory turned into mourning The victory spoken of is a victory … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 19:2”

And it was told Joab, Behold, the king weepeth and mourneth for Absalom. Ch. 2Sa 19:1-8. David roused from his grief by Joab 2. the victory ] The Heb. word means literally the salvation or deliverance. Cp. 1Sa 9:16; 1Sa 11:3; 2Sa 3:18, &c. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges CHAPTER XIX David … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 19:1”

And the king was much moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate, and wept: and as he went, thus he said, O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! would God I had died for thee, O Absalom, my son, my son! 33. David’s mourning for Absalom 33. was much moved … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 18:33”

And the king said unto Cushi, Is the young man Absalom safe? And Cushi answered, The enemies of my lord the king, and all that rise against thee to do [thee] hurt, be as [that] young man [is]. 2Sa 18:32 The enemies of my lord the king . . . be as that young man … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 18:32”

And, behold, Cushi came; and Cushi said, Tidings, my lord the king: for the LORD hath avenged thee this day of all them that rose up against thee. 31. Tidings, &c.] The phrase is not so abrupt in the Heb., and more suitable in the slave’s mouth. Let my lord the king receive the good … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 18:31”

And the king said [unto him], Turn aside, [and] stand here. And he turned aside, and stood still. Verse 30. Stand here.] He intended to confront two messengers, and compare their accounts. Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible And the king said [unto him], turn aside, [and] stand here,…. On the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 18:30”

And the king said, Is the young man Absalom safe? And Ahimaaz answered, When Joab sent the king’s servant, and [me] thy servant, I saw a great tumult, but I knew not what [it was]. 29. Is the young man Absalom safe ] Taking up the exclamation of Ahimaaz; Is it well with the young … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 18:29”