2 Samuel 17:21 NVIPT

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 17:15-21

We must now leave David's enemies pleasing themselves with the thoughts of a sure victory by following Hushai's counsel, and sending a summons, no doubt, to all the tribes of Israel, to come to the general rendezvous at a place appointed, pursuant to that counsel; and we next find David's friends consulting how to get him notice of all this, that he might steer his course accordingly. Hushai tells the priests what had passed in council, 2 Sam. 17:15. But, it should seem, he was not sure but... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 17:21

And it came to pass after they were departed ,.... The servants of Absalom: that they came up out of the well ; the sons of the priests, being informed by the woman that they were gone; Josephus F19 Antiqu. l. 7. c. 9. sect. 7. Hudson. not. in ib. says they were drawn up by the woman with a rope: and went and told King David ; who was now in the plain of the wilderness, perhaps near Jericho, and not a great way from Jordan, to whom they related the whole of their message: ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 17:15-22

Slight services: a sermon to young persons. "And a wench [the maidservant] went and told them, and they went and told King David" ( 2 Samuel 17:17 ). The people of Israel were divided into two parties—the good and the bad; the servants of King David, who had been driven away from Jerusalem, and the servants of Absalom, who had taken possession of the city and were now intent upon his destruction. The world is also divided into two parties, consisting of those who are for Christ and those... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 17:15-29

The facts are: 1 . Hushai, having informed Zadok and Abiathar of his counsel, urges them to send quickly to David, advising him to flee at once beyond the river. 2 . Their two sons, staying out of the city in order to be of service as occasion required, are informed by a girl of the duty required, and at once go on their errand. 3 . In spite of being recognized by an enemy who told Absalom, they go on their way, and take refuge in a well at Bahurim, where they are secreted by the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 17:21-22

David's escape across the Jordan. "And they passed over Jordan," etc. ( 2 Samuel 17:22 ). Leaving Bahurim behind them, David and his company pursued their rough and dreary way along the wilderness of Judah until they descended into the plain of the Jordan; and there in some place (Ayephim, equivalent to "weary," Authorized Version; "The Traveller's Rest") at an easy distance from the ford of the river (opposite Jericho, and near Gilgal, 2 Samuel 19:15 ) they rested at nightfall.... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 17:1-29

War between Absalom and David (17:1-19:8)Ahithophel advised Absalom that he needed to do only one thing to make his throne secure, and that was kill David. If he did this swiftly, without war or unnecessary bloodshed, the people would soon be fully behind him (17:1-4). Hushai, wishing to gain time for David to escape and organize his troops, advised against such a risky operation, for David was a very experienced soldier. He recommended that the whole Israelite army be assembled and Absalom... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Samuel 17:21

DAVID HEEDED WARNING AND CROSSED THE JORDAN"And after the men had gone, the men came up out of the well, and went and told King David. "Arise, and go quickly over the water; for thus and so has Ahithophel counseled against you." Then David arose, and all the people who were with him, and they crossed the Jordan; by daybreak, not one was left who had not crossed the Jordan."Moving twelve thousand men with their supplies and equipment across the Jordan would have required a great deal of time,... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 17:1-29

The Fall of AhithophelAbsalom follows the advice of Hushai rather than that of Ahithophel, who thereupon hangs himself. David retreats to Mahanaim.3. The death of David would put an end to all resistance, and bring about peace. 7. At this time] RV ’this time.’ Hushai contrasts this suggestion of Ahithophel with his former advice (2 Samuel 16:21), which was good. 8. A man of war] Ahithophel’s advice, though plausible, was not sound. David was too experienced a warrior to be caught unprepared.16.... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 17:15-22

CHAPTER XXI.FROM JERUSALEM TO MAHANAIM.2 Samuel 16:1-14; 2 Samuel 17:15-22 and 2 Samuel 17:24-26.AS David proceeds on his painful journey, there flows from his heart a gentle current of humble contrite, gracious feeling. If recent events have thrown any doubt on the reality of his goodness, this fragrant narrative will restore the balance. Many a man would have been beside himself with rage at the treatment he had undergone. Many another man would have been restless with terror, looking behind... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - 2 Samuel 17:1-29

7. Absalom, Ahitophel, and Hushai CHAPTER 17 1. The counsel of Ahitophel and Hushai (2 Samuel 17:1-14 ) 2. The counsel made known to David (2 Samuel 17:15-22 ) 3. Ahitophel commits suicide (2 Samuel 17:23 ) 4. Absalom pitched in Gilead (2 Samuel 17:24-26 ) 5. The kindness of Shobi, Machir and Barzillai (2 Samuel 17:27-29 ) Ahitophel’s counsel was aimed at the person of David only. He wanted to have him killed and thus by the death of the one man bring all Israel back. But Ahitophel... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 17:15-21

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 17:21

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 17:15-22

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 17:15-29

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 17:21-22

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 17:1-29

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Samuel 17:21

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 17:1-29

Expositor's Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 17:15-22

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - 2 Samuel 17:1-29

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