2 Samuel 18:14 NIV,NKJV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 18:9-18

Here is Absalom quite at a loss, at his wit's end first, and then at his life's end. He that began the fight, big with the expectation of triumphing over David himself, with whom, if he had had him in his power, he would not have dealt gently, is now in the greatest consternation, when he meets the servants of David, 2 Sam. 18:9. Though they were forbidden to meddle with him, he durst not look them in the face; but, finding they were near him, he clapped spurs to his mule and made the best of... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 18:14

Then said Joab, I may not tarry thus with thee ,.... It is not worth while to talk with thee any longer, nor must I lose time, and neglect my opportunity; I do not desire you to go and smite him, I will go and do it myself: and he took three darts in his hand ; or three rods, which were either all iron, or however the tops of them were iron spikes: and thrust them through the heart of Absalom ; or through the midst of his body; for if he had thrust through his heart, properly... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 18:14

I may not tarry thus with thee - He had nothing to say in vindication of the purpose he had formed. Thrust them through the heart of Absalom - He was determined to make sure work, and therefore he pierced his heart. Joab should have obeyed the king's commandment: and yet the safety of the state required the sacrifice of Absalom. But independently of this, his life was quadruply forfeited to the law: - In having murdered his brother Amnon. In having excited... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 18:1-18

The facts are: 1 . David, refreshed by the aid sent him, sets himself to the work of organizing his followers, and divides them into three corps, under Joab, Abishai, and Ittai respectively. 2 . On his proposing to head the force, the people urge him to desist from doing so, pointing out that, in case of a conflict, the enemy would be sure to make an endeavour to kill him rather than to fight a regular battle. 3 . The king yields to their persuasions, and, as they suggest, abides... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 18:9-14

( THE WOOD OF EPHRAIM .) A faithful soldier. "Though I should receive [literally, 'weigh'] a thousand pieces of silver in mine hand, yet would I not put forth mine hand against the king's son" ( 2 Samuel 18:12 ). While pursuing the enemy, a brave soldier came upon their leader, suspended from "the entangled branches of the great terebinth," in which his head was fastened so that he could not extricate himself. He forthwith reported what he had seen to Joab, who asked him why he... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 18:14

Three darts; Hebrew, three staves (see 2 Samuel 23:21 ). The weapons of the ancients were of a very inferior kind, and stakes sharpened at the end and hardened in the fire were used by the infantry, until the increasing cheapness of iron made it possible to supply them with pikes. Joab's act was not one of intentional cruelty, but, picking up the first weapons that came to hand, he hurried away to kill his victim. His thrusts with these pointed sticks were brutal, and inflicted mortal... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 18:14-18

( THE WOOD OF EPHRAIM .) The end of Absalom. After a long course of flagrant and persistent wickedness, Absalom (at the age of twenty-seven) met his deserved doom. There is not in all history a more signal instance of retribution. In it we see punishment following crime, in the way of natural consequence, and corresponding with it in the manner of its infliction. The sinner reaps as he sows. "But Justice hastes t' avenge each impious deed: Some in day's clear and open light; ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Samuel 18:14

I may not tarry ... - i. e., lose time in such discourse. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 18:14-15

2 Samuel 18:14-15. I may not tarry thus with thee I must not lose time in contending with thee, till I let the occasion slip. And thrust them through the heart of Absalom Not through the part properly so called, (for then he would have died immediately, and there would have been no need for his soldiers to fall upon him as they afterward did, 2 Samuel 18:15,) but through the midst of his body, which did not kill him outright, but some life still remained in him. Ten young men that bare... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 18:1-33

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

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 18:9-18

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 18:14

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 18:14

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 18:1-18

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 18:9-14

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 18:14

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 18:14-18

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Samuel 18:14

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 18:14-15

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 18:1-33

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