Bible Commentary

Therefore he said unto his servants, See, Joab’s field is near mine, and he hath barley there; go and set it on fire. And Absalom’s servants set the field on fire. 30. set it on fire ] Partly in revenge for Absalom’s refusal (cp. Jdg 15:3-5), partly in the hope of bringing Joab to make … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 14:30”

Therefore Absalom sent for Joab, to have sent him to the king; but he would not come to him: and when he sent again the second time, he would not come. 28 33. Absalom readmitted to David’s presence through Joab’s mediation 29. he would not come to him ] Not choosing to incur David’s displeasure … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 14:29”

So Absalom dwelt two full years in Jerusalem, and saw not the king’s face. 28. So Absalom dwelt two full yearsin Jerusalem, and saw not the king’s faceWhatever error Davidcommitted in authorizing the recall of Absalom, he displayed greatprudence and command over his feelings afterwardsfor his son wasnot admitted into his father’s presence but was … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 14:28”

And unto Absalom there were born three sons, and one daughter, whose name [was] Tamar: she was a woman of a fair countenance. 27. three sons ] Who are not named, because none of them lived to grow up. See ch. 2Sa 18:18. Tamar ] Who inherited the beauty as well as the name of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 14:27”

And when he polled his head, (for it was at every year’s end that he polled [it]: because [the hair] was heavy on him, therefore he polled it: ) he weighed the hair of his head at two hundred shekels after the king’s weight. 25 27. Absalom’s person and family 26. polled ] From poll, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 14:26”

But in all Israel there was none to be so much praised as Absalom for his beauty: from the sole of his foot even to the crown of his head there was no blemish in him. 2Sa 14:25 But in all Israel there was none to be so much praised as Absalom for his beauty. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 14:25”

And the king said, Let him turn to his own house, and let him not see my face. So Absalom returned to his own house, and saw not the king’s face. 24. let him not see my face ] To recall Absalom without giving him a full pardon was a most dangerous policy. It could … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 14:24”

So Joab arose and went to Geshur, and brought Absalom to Jerusalem. So Joab arose and went to Geshur,…. Where Absalom was with his grandfather, the king of the place; see 2Sa 13:37; and brought Absalom to Jerusalem; from thence, which, according to Bunting t, was the distance of eighty eight miles from it. t … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 14:23”

And Joab fell to the ground on his face, and bowed himself, and thanked the king: and Joab said, Today thy servant knoweth that I have found grace in thy sight, my lord, O king, in that the king hath fulfilled the request of his servant. 22. his servant ] This is the reading of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 14:22”

And the king said unto Joab, Behold now, I have done this thing: go therefore, bring the young man Absalom again. 21 24. Joab sent to bring Absalom back 21. I have done this thing ] I have granted thy wish and restored Absalom to favour. The “read” text or Qr has thou hast done, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 14:21”