Bible Commentary

And Hushai said unto Absalom, The counsel that Ahithophel hath given [is] not good at this time. 7. The counsel, &c.] The counsel which Ahithophel hath counselled this time is not good: in contrast to his previous counsel (ch. 2Sa 16:21), which Hushai pretends to approve. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges At … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 17:7”

And when Hushai was come to Absalom, Absalom spoke unto him, saying, Ahithophel hath spoken after this manner: shall we do [after] his saying? if not; speak thou. And when Hushai was come to Absalom,…. Into the council chamber, very probably: Absalom spake unto him, saying, Ahithophel hath spoken after this manner; and then related … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 17:6”

Then said Absalom, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear likewise what he saith. 5. let us hear likewise what he saith ] Let us hear what he too has to say, as well as Ahithophel. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges A wonderful effect of Divine Providence, blinding his … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 17:5”

And the saying pleased Absalom well, and all the elders of Israel. 4. the elders of Israel ] Who were sitting in council with Absalom. For the various functions of the elders, see note on 1Sa 8:4. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges And the saying pleased Absalom well, and all elders of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 17:4”

And I will bring back all the people unto thee: the man whom thou seekest [is] as if all returned: [so] all the people shall be in peace. 3. the man, &c.] Lit. As the returning of all is the man whom thou seekest. The return of all the people to thee will be ensured … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 17:3”

And I will come upon him while he [is] weary and weak handed, and will make him afraid: and all the people that [are] with him shall flee; and I will smite the king only: 2. will make him afraid ] The word describes the panic caused by a sudden night attack, in the confusion … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 17:2”

Moreover Ahithophel said unto Absalom, Let me now choose out twelve thousand men, and I will arise and pursue after David this night: Ch. 2Sa 17:1-14. Ahithophel’s counsel defeated by Hushai 1. this night ] The night following David’s flight and Absalom’s entrance into Jerusalem. Ahithophel’s advice, given no doubt at the council described in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 17:1”

And the counsel of Ahithophel, which he counseled in those days, [was] as if a man had inquired at the oracle of God: so [was] all the counsel of Ahithophel both with David and with Absalom. 23. had inquired at the oracle of God ] Lit. had inquired of the word of God = had … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 16:23”

So they spread Absalom a tent upon the top of the house; and Absalom went in unto his father’s concubines in the sight of all Israel. 22. upon the top of the house ] The fact that the very roof on which David was walking when he secretly conceived his great sin was the public … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 16:22”

And Ahithophel said unto Absalom, Go in unto thy father’s concubines, which he hath left to keep the house; and all Israel shall hear that thou art abhorred of thy father: then shall the hands of all that [are] with thee be strong. Taking possession of the harem was the most decided act of sovereignty … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 16:21”