2 Samuel 15:17-16:14 NIV

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - 2 Samuel 15:1-37

II. External Shattering of the Royal Authority till its Loss2 Samuel 15-181. Absalom’s revolt and David’s flight. 2 Samuel 15:1 to 2 Samuel 16:141And it came to pass after this that Absalom prepared him chariots [a chariot] and horses, and fifty men to run before him. 2And 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 [and it came to pass that, every man that had a cause to come to the king for... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - 2 Samuel 15:13-23

the Loyal Stranger 2 Samuel 15:13-23 David was conscious of ill desert; hence his resolve to flee. How different his bearing now from that great hour when Goliath fell before him! Ah, conscience doth make cowards of us all! And yet there was a beautiful spirit of resignation welling up amid the salt waves of his bitter sorrow. When we are called to pass through dark hours, we cannot do better than repeat the words of this royal penitent: “Behold, here am I; let him do to me as seemeth good... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - 2 Samuel 15:1-37

That Absalom's attitude of obeisance before David was feigned is proved by his conspiracy. That Joab cared nothing personally for Absalom is evident from his refusal to see him any further. Absalom's cunning is manifested in that he waited and plotted four years, ever attempting to turn the heart of the people toward himself. His unscrupulousness, moreover, was shown in that when everything was ripe for action, he proceeded to the overt act of rebellion under cover of religious observance. ... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 15:12-31

David Learns Of The Rebellion And Flees Jerusalem While Absalom Enlists The Services of Ahithophel (2 Samuel 15:12-31 ). Once messengers had gone out throughout Israel, and preparations had begun in Hebron for Absalom’s coronation (he was anointed by the people as king in Hebron - 2 Samuel 19:10), it was inevitable that David’s loyal supporters would bring him news of the fact, and on receiving that news David immediately determined to quit Jerusalem. He was aware of the unrest in the country... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 15:1-37

2 Samuel 15:1 to 2 Samuel 16:14 . Revolt of Absalom. Flight of David (J). 2 Samuel 15:1-Joshua : . Absalom makes himself popular by professing an interest in the litigation of the people. 2 Samuel 15:7-2 Kings : . After four years (so read with Syr. and some texts of LXX), having obtained the king’ s permission on a false pretext, Absalom goes to Hebron and organises revolt. 2 Samuel 15:12 . Giloh: Joshua 15:51. 2 Samuel 15:13-Joel : . 2 Samuel 15:17 f. should be emended on the basis of LXX... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 2 Samuel 15:17

Either to rest and refresh themselves a little; or rather, in expectation of others who should or would come after him, that they might march away in a considerable body, which might both defend the king, and invite others to come in to their assistance. A place that was far off; at some convenient distance, but not very far. read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - 2 Samuel 15:1-37

CRITICAL AND EXPOSITORY NOTES. 2 Samuel 15:1. “After this.” Keil, Erdmann and Thenius attach the idea of immediateness to the Hebrew adverb here used, but other scholars consider this doubtful. The word occurs only here, in 2 Samuel 3:28, and in 2 Chronicles 32:23, and its precise meaning cannot therefore be determined by usage. “Chariots,” i.e., “a state carriage.” (Keil.) “Fifty men.” “These runners are accustomed to precede the equipage of persons of distinction in Oriental countries. They... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 15:1-37

Chapter 15And Absalom went out from the gate of the city, and when people would come from Israel to bring a matter for judgment, he would say, Oh what a shame that my father wouldn't appoint me as judge in Israel, because I could judge in these matters. You come to see my dad, he's so busy, he hasn't got time to see anybody. But bring the matter to me, let me judge it for you. And the people would start to bow to him, and he'd take them by the hand, and he'd kiss their hands ( 2 Samuel 15:2-6... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 15:1-37

2 Samuel 15:7 . After forty years. Some contend that this refers to the time when David was secretly anointed; but as no other record is dated from that time, Josephus seems right in saying “four years” instead of forty. Most critics are agreed that four has been mis-written forty. 2 Samuel 15:25 . Carry back the ark of God. Here is a noble mind, a mind great in adversity, and prudent in all his measures. This sorest stroke that ever befel David called all his powers into action, and... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - 2 Samuel 15:1-37

2 Samuel 15:1-37Absalom prepared him chariots and horses, and fifty men to run before him.Absalom; or, the fast young man The Bible resembles a portrait gallery adorned with the faces of remarkable historic men, where every variety of feature and every type of character may be found. An imaginative person, visiting such a gallery, and gazing at the silent faces which look down upon him from the walls, until lost in the thoughts and reflections awakened by them, may fancy at length that they are... read more

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - 2 Samuel 15:1-37

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - 2 Samuel 15:13-23

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - 2 Samuel 15:1-37

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 15:12-31

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 15:1-37

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 2 Samuel 15:17

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - 2 Samuel 15:1-37

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 15:1-37

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 15:1-37

The Biblical Illustrator - 2 Samuel 15:1-37

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