Bible Commentary

And it came to pass after forty years, that Absalom said unto the king, I pray thee, let me go and pay my vow, which I have vowed unto the LORD, in Hebron. 7 12. Absalom’s conspiracy 7. after forty years ] There is no obvious date from which forty years could be reckoned in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 15:7”

And on this manner did Absalom to all Israel that came to the king for judgment: so Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel. 6. stole the hearts ] Robbed his father of the people’s affection and transferred it to himself. Sept. = made his own. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 15:6”

And it was [so], that when any man came nigh [to him] to do him obeisance, he put forth his hand, and took him, and kissed him. 5. put forth his hand ] Instead of allowing the people to do him homage as the king’s son, he took them by the hand, and saluted them … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 15:5”

Absalom said moreover, Oh that I were made judge in the land, that every man which hath any suit or cause might come unto me, and I would do him justice! Oh that I were made judge in the land! for the king had only restored Absalom to favour, but thought not fit to put … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 15:4”

And Absalom said unto him, See, thy matters [are] good and right; but [there is] no man [deputed] of the king to hear thee. 3. See, thy matters, &c.] He artfully flatters each suitor by pronouncing a favourable decision on his case, condoles with him on the improbability of his obtaining a hearing, and hints … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 15:3”

And Absalom rose up early, and stood beside the way of the gate: and it was [so], that when any man that had a controversy came to the king for judgment, then Absalom called unto him, and said, Of what city [art] thou? And he said, Thy servant [is] of one of the tribes of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 15:2”

And it came to pass after this, that Absalom prepared him chariots and horses, and fifty men to run before him. Ch. 2Sa 15:1-6. Absalom ingratiates himself with the people 1. And it came to pass after this ] To recall Absalom without granting him a full pardon was ill-judged: to readmit him to favour, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 15:1”

So Joab came to the king, and told him: and when he had called for Absalom, he came to the king, and bowed himself on his face to the ground before the king: and the king kissed Absalom. 33. the king kissed Absalom ] As a pledge of reconciliation. See Gen 33:4; Gen 45:15; Luk … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 14:33”

And Absalom answered Joab, Behold, I sent unto thee, saying, Come hither, that I may send thee to the king, to say, Wherefore am I come from Geshur? [it had been] good for me [to have been] there still: now therefore let me see the king’s face; and if there be [any] iniquity in me, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 14:32”

Then Joab arose, and came to Absalom unto [his] house, and said unto him, Wherefore have thy servants set my field on fire? Then Joab arose, and came to Absalom unto [his] house,…. Provoked at what he had done, and to know the reason of it; and which was answering Absalom’s end: and said unto … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 14:31”