Bible Commentary

And the servants of Absalom did unto Amnon as Absalom had commanded. Then all the king’s sons arose, and every man got him up upon his mule, and fled. 29. did unto Amnon, &c.] Though the princes were attended by a numerous retinue ( 2Sa 13:34), the blow was struck so suddenly and unexpectedly, that … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 13:29”

Now Absalom had commanded his servants, saying, Mark ye now when Amnon’s heart is merry with wine, and when I say unto you, Smite Amnon; then kill him, fear not: have not I commanded you? be courageous, and be valiant. 28. Now Absalom had commanded ] And Absalom commanded. Absalom felt himself bound in honour … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 13:28”

But Absalom pressed him, that he let Amnon and all the king’s sons go with him. 27. At the end of this verse, the Sept. adds, “And Absalom made a feast like the feast of a king.” The words may easily have dropped out of the Hebrew text owing to the similar endings of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 13:27”

Then said Absalom, If not, I pray thee, let my brother Amnon go with us. And the king said unto him, Why should he go with thee? 26. let my brother Amnon go ] If David would not go himself, at least he might send his eldest son as his representative. David’s reluctance to consent … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 13:26”

And the king said to Absalom, Nay, my son, let us not all now go, lest we be chargeable unto thee. And he pressed him: howbeit he would not go, but blessed him. 25. lest we be chargeable unto thee ] Lest we be burdensome unto thee. Chargeable is derived from charge, in the now … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 13:25”

And Absalom came to the king, and said, Behold now, thy servant hath sheepshearers; let the king, I beseech thee, and his servants go with thy servant. 24. let the king, &c.] A clever plan for removing all suspicion from Amnon’s mind. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges To the feast, which was … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 13:24”

And it came to pass after two full years, that Absalom had sheepshearers in Baal-hazor, which [is] beside Ephraim: and Absalom invited all the king’s sons. 23 29. Absalom’s vengeance 23. Absalom had sheepshearers ] Sheepshearing was and still is an occasion of festivity. Cp. 1Sa 25:7 ff. Baal-hazor, which is beside Ephraim ] Possibly … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 13:23”

And Absalom spoke unto his brother Amnon neither good nor bad: for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had forced his sister Tamar. 22. neither good nor bad ] He made no allusion whatever to the matter, in order to quiet Amnon’s suspicions. For the phrase cp. Gen 24:50; Gen 31:24. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 13:22”

But when king David heard of all these things, he was very wroth. 21. was very wroth ] The Sept. and the ordinary text of the Vulgate add, “and he vexed not the spirit of Amnon his son, because he loved him, because he was his firstborn,” i.e. in spite of his anger he did … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 13:21”

And Absalom her brother said unto her, Hath Amnon thy brother been with thee? but hold now thy peace, my sister: he [is] thy brother; regard not this thing. So Tamar remained desolate in her brother Absalom’s house. 20. Amnon ] The Heb. form here, and here only, is Aminon, which has been explained as … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 13:20”