Bible Commentary

Then said Absalom to Ahithophel, Give counsel among you what we shall do. 20 23. Ahithophel’s counsel 21. And Ahithophel said, &c.] Ahithophel advised Absalom to make a decisive assumption of royal authority by publicly taking possession of the royal harem. This act was a claim of heirship and succession [101] , and was not … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 16:20”

And again, whom should I serve? [should I] not [serve] in the presence of his son? as I have served in thy father’s presence, so will I be in thy presence. Thou art his son, and heir, and successor, and now in his place and stead; whereby my friendship which was due to him is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 16:19”

And Hushai said unto Absalom, Nay; but whom the LORD, and this people, and all the men of Israel, choose, his will I be, and with him will I abide. Verse 18. Whom the Lord and this people – choose] Here is an equivocation; Hushai meant in his heart that God and all the people … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 16:18”

And Absalom said to Hushai, [Is] this thy kindness to thy friend? why wentest thou not with thy friend? 2Sa 16:17 Is this thy kindness to thy friend? The character of Christ as a friend, and the inquiry He often proposes to each of His disciples Friendship is the state of minds united by mutual … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 16:17”

And it came to pass, when Hushai the Archite, David’s friend, was come unto Absalom, that Hushai said unto Absalom, God save the king, God save the king. 16. God save the king ] Or, Long live the king: lit. Let the king live: vivat Rex. See note on 1Sa 10:24. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 16:16”

And Absalom, and all the people the men of Israel, came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel with him. 15 19. Absalom’s entrance into Jerusalem. Hushai’s offer of his services 15. And Absalom, &c.] The narrative of Absalom’s proceedings is continued from ch. 2Sa 15:12; 2Sa 15:37. He seems to have entered Jerusalem soon after David left … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 16:15”

And the king, and all the people that [were] with him, came weary, and refreshed themselves there. 14. came weary ] There is no place mentioned to which there at the end of the verse can refer. It is clear from ch. 2Sa 17:18, that the halting-place was not Bahurim, but some place beyond it. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 16:14”

And as David and his men went by the way, Shimei went along on the hill’s side over against him, and cursed as he went, and threw stones at him, and cast dust. 13. on the hill’s side ] See note on 2Sa 16:6. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Not that he … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 16:13”

It may be that the LORD will look on mine affliction, and that the LORD will requite me good for his cursing this day. 12. mine affliction ] This reading is supported by the Sept. and Vulg. and is probably right. Cp. Psa 25:18. The Qr has mine eye, which is explained to mean my … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 16:12”

And David said to Abishai, and to all his servants, Behold, my son, which came forth of my bowels, seeketh my life: how much more now [may this] Benjamite [do it]? let him alone, and let him curse; for the LORD hath bidden him. 11. this Benjamite ] Who has some plausible ground for spite … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 16:11”