Bible Commentary

And the king went forth, and all the people after him, and tarried in a place that was far off. 17. tarried in a place that was far off ] Better, halted at the Far House: the last house on the outskirts of the city, before the road crossed the Kidron. It seems to be … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 15:17”

And the king went forth, and all his household after him. And the king left ten women, [which were] concubines, to keep the house. 16. And the king went forth ] “It was apparently early on the morning of the day after he had received the news of the rebellion that the king left the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 15:16”

And the king’s servants said unto the king, Behold, thy servants [are ready to do] whatsoever my lord the king shall appoint. And the king’s servants said unto the king,…. In answer to him, and to show that they were quite conformable to his pleasure: behold, thy servants [are ready to do] whatsoever my lord … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 15:15”

And David said unto all his servants that [were] with him at Jerusalem, Arise, and let us flee; for we shall not [else] escape from Absalom: make speed to depart, lest he overtake us suddenly, and bring evil upon us, and smite the city with the edge of the sword. 14. let us flee ] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 15:14”

And there came a messenger to David, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom. 13. The hearts, &c.] Cp. 2Sa 15:6; Jdg 9:3. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 13 18. The king’s flight from Jerusalem For the Psalms written during the Flight see Introd. ch. VIII. 6, p. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 15:13”

And Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor, from his city, [even] from Giloh, while he offered sacrifices. And the conspiracy was strong; for the people increased continually with Absalom. 12. Gilonite ] Formed from Giloh, as Shilonite (1Ki 11:29) from Shiloh. Giloh was one of a group of cities in the mountains of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 15:12”

And with Absalom went two hundred men out of Jerusalem, [that were] called; and they went in their simplicity, and they knew not any thing. 11. two hundred men that were called ] Invited to the sacrificial feast as Absalom’s guests. In all probability they were men of distinction, and would naturally be regarded, both … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 15:11”

But Absalom sent spies throughout all the tribes of Israel, saying, As soon as ye hear the sound of the trumpet, then ye shall say, Absalom reigneth in Hebron. 10. spies ] Absalom’s emissaries are called spies, because they were sent secretly to ascertain public feeling, and only divulge their real purpose where they could … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 15:10”

And the king said unto him, Go in peace. So he arose, and went to Hebron. This place he chose, as being an eminent city, and next to Jerusalem, the chief of the tribe of Judah, and the place of his birth, and the place where his father began his kingdom, which he took for … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 15:9”

For thy servant vowed a vow while I abode at Geshur in Syria, saying, If the LORD shall bring me again indeed to Jerusalem, then I will serve the LORD. 8. then will I serve the Lord] By offering a sacrifice in accordance with his vow. Cp. Jacob’s similar vow (Gen 28:20-22). Fuente: The Cambridge … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 15:8”