Joseph . Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Adjunct) for the two tribes (Ephraim and Manasseh), or for the ten tribes, Israel (Amos 6:6 , Amo 6:15 ; Amos 6:6 . Obadiah 1:18 . Zechariah 10:6 ). Compare 2 Samuel 19:43 . In Psalms 80:1 with Psalms 81:5 , Joseph is put for the twelve tribes. read more
2 Samuel 19:20. First—of all the house of Joseph— By the house of Joseph we may very well understand, all the tribes, in opposition to that of Judah, the rights of primogeniture having been divided betwixt Judah and Joseph, 1 Chronicles 5:1. Indeed, when the separation of the two kingdoms of Judah and Israel took place, Benjamin made a part of the former; but before that time, this tribe was rather ranked under that of Joseph, together with those of Ephraim and Manasseh, Psa 80:2 because it... read more
16-23. Shemei . . . a thousand men of Benjamin with him—This display of [Shemei's] followers was to show what force he could raise against or in support of the king. Expressing the deepest regret for his former outrageous conduct, he was pardoned on the spot; and although the son of Zeruiah urged the expediency of making this chief a public example, his officiousness was repulsed by David with magnanimity, and with the greater confidence that he felt himself now re-established in the kingdom... read more
20. I am come the first . . . of all the house of Joseph—that is, before all the rest of Israel (Psalms 77:15; Psalms 80:1; Psalms 81:5; Zechariah 10:6). read more
David’s return to Jerusalem 19:9-43The only thing the people could do after Absalom had fallen was to return to their former king (2 Samuel 19:11-12). Absalom had found his strongest support among the people of Judah. David did not want the Judahites to conclude that by supporting Absalom they had become his enemies. David extended pardon to them and informed them that he still regarded them as his closest kin. This wise political move helped unite the nation again.". . . David’s reference here... read more
David’s Return to JerusalemDavid’s excessive grief for Absalom is rebuked by Joab. He punishes Joab for Absalom’s death by making Amasa commander of the army. The details of his return to Jerusalem are given, with the strife it caused between the men of Israel and the men of Judah.David has often been accused of ingratitude on account of his treatment of Joab. It has been urged that he would never have been secure with Absalom at liberty, and Joab knew how uncertain was his master’s mind. On... read more
(20) The house of Joseph.—Shimei was not strictly of “the house of Joseph,” but of Benjamin; and it is plain that Joseph, as the name of the most prominent member, stands for all the tribes outside of Judah. This usage is well recognised at a later time (see 1 Chronicles 5:1-2; Amos 5:15), and it has hence been argued that it indicates a late date for the composition of the book; but it is also found in Psalms 80:1-2; Psalms 81:5 (the date of which it would be rash to attempt to fix), in the... read more
Bringing the King Back 2 Samuel 19:10 The rebellion was over; Absalom was dead; the messengers had not hesitated to bring what they thought would be the good tidings to the king. But how could they be good tidings, remembering the wonderful love which he bore for his son? A plaintive cry went up from him when he realized the fullness of the news, and he wished he had died instead. The joy of victory was turned to mourning; the people heard of the sorrow of the king, and little could they... read more
CHAPTER XXV.THE RESTORATION.2 Samuel 19:5-30.O rouse one’s self from the prostration of grief, and grapple anew with the cares of life, is hard indeed. Among the poorer classes of society, it is hardly possible to let grief have its swing; amid suppressed and struggling emotions the poor man must return to his daily toil. The warrior, too, in the heat of conflict has hardly time to drop a tear over the tomb of his comrade or his brother. But where leisure is possible, the bereaved heart does... read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Samuel 19:19
iniquity . Hebrew. ` avah. App-44 . read more