2 Samuel 15:1, Absalom, by fair speeches and courtesies, steals the hearts of Israel; 2 Samuel 15:7, Under pretence of a vow, he obtains leave to go to Hebron; 2 Samuel 15:10, He makes there a great conspiracy; 2 Samuel 15:13, David upon the news flees from Jerusalem; 2 Samuel 15:19, Ittai will not leave him; 2 Samuel 15:24, Zadok and Abiathar are sent back with the ark; 2 Samuel 15:30, David and his company go up mount Olivet weeping; 2 Samuel 15:31, He curses Ahithophel’s counsel; 2 Samuel 15:32, Hushai is sent back with instructions.
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2 Samuel 15
2 Samuel 15 — Overview
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2 Samuel 15 — Overview2 Samuel 15 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleAbsalom's name signifies "the peace of his father," yet he proves his
greatest trouble; so often are we disappointed in our expectations from
the creature. The sword entailed upon David's house had hitherto been…2 Samuel 15 — Overview2 Samuel 15 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleThis chapter relates how that Absalom by various artful methods stole away the hearts of the people of Israel, 2Sa 15:1; that pretending a vow he had made, he got leave of the king to go to Hebron to perform it, 2Sa…2 Samuel 15:1-62 Samuel 15:1-6 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleAbsalom is no sooner restored to his place at court than he aims to be
in the throne. He that was unhumbled under his troubles became
insufferably proud when they were over; and he cannot be content with
the…2 Samuel 15:12 Samuel 15:1 · Treasury of Scripture Knowledgeam 2980, bc 1024
Absalom: 2 Samuel 12:11; Deuteronomy 17:16; 1 Samuel 8:11; 1 Kings 1:5, 1 Kings 1:33, 1 Kings 10:26-29; Psalms 20:7; Proverbs 11:2; Proverbs 16:18, Proverbs 17:19; Jeremiah 22:14-162 Samuel 15:22 Samuel 15:2 · Treasury of Scripture Knowledgerose up: Job 24:14; Proverbs 4:16; Matthew 27:1
came: Heb. to come, Exodus 18:14, Exodus 18:16, Exodus 18:26; 1 Kings 3:16-282 Samuel 15:22 Samuel 15:2 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleAnd Absalom rose up early,.... Every morning, to show how diligent and industrious he should be, and closely apply himself to business, was he in any office trader the king, and especially when he should be king…