Bible Commentary

Now Absalom in his lifetime had taken and reared up for himself a pillar, which [is] in the king’s dale: for he said, I have no son to keep my name in remembrance: and he called the pillar after his own name: and it is called unto this day, Absalom’s place. 18. the king’s dale … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 18:18”

And they took Absalom, and cast him into a great pit in the wood, and laid a very great heap of stones upon him: and all Israel fled every one to his tent. 17. a very great heap of stones ] A monument of shame over the rebel’s grave, as over that of Achan (Jos … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 18:17”

And Joab blew the trumpet, and the people returned from pursuing after Israel: for Joab held back the people. 16. blew the trumpet ] Sounded the recall to stop further pursuit. Cp. ch. 2Sa 2:28 , 2Sa 20:22. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Blew the trumpet – To stop the pursuit and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 18:16”

And ten young men that bore Joab’s armor compassed about and smote Absalom, and slew him. 15. slew him ] Absalom’s death was unquestionably the speediest and surest means of putting an end to the rebellion; and Joab probably took credit to himself for serving his country while he satisfied his private revenge (ch. 2Sa … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 18:15”

Then said Joab, I may not tarry thus with thee. And he took three darts in his hand, and thrust them through the heart of Absalom, while he [was] yet alive in the midst of the oak. 14. three darts ] Since the word used means elsewhere rods or staves (Exo 21:20; 2Sa 23:21), and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 18:14”

Otherwise I should have wrought falsehood against mine own life: for there is no matter hid from the king, and thou thyself wouldest have set thyself against [me]. 13. I should have wrought falsehood against mine own life ] I should not only have disobeyed the king, but have been false to my own interest … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 18:13”

And the man said unto Joab, Though I should receive a thousand [shekels] of silver in mine hand, [yet] would I not put forth mine hand against the king’s son: for in our hearing the king charged thee and Abishai and Ittai, saying, Beware that none [touch] the young man Absalom. 12. Beware that none … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 18:12”

And Joab said unto the man that told him, And, behold, thou sawest [him], and why didst thou not smite him there to the ground? and I would have given thee ten [shekels] of silver, and a girdle. 11. ten shekels] Shekels is rightly supplied, as in 1Ki 10:29, and elsewhere. The shekel weighed about … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 18:11”

And a certain man saw [it], and told Joab, and said, Behold, I saw Absalom hanged in an oak. 2Sa 18:10 I saw Absalom hanging in an oak. Glory: Human and Divine I. A mans glory is his doom. For although in a strict sense the custom does not fit with the fashion of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 18:10”

And Absalom met the servants of David. And Absalom rode upon a mule, and the mule went under the thick boughs of a great oak, and his head caught hold of the oak, and he was taken up between the heaven and the earth; and the mule that [was] under him went away. 9 18. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 18:9”