2 Samuel 19:1, Joab causes the king to cease his mourning; 2 Samuel 19:9, The Israelites are earnest to bring the king back; 2 Samuel 19:11, David sends to the priests to incite them of Judah; 2 Samuel 19:18, Shimei is pardoned; 2 Samuel 19:24, Mephibosheth excused; 2 Samuel 19:32, Barzillai dismissed, and Chimham his son taken into the king’s family; 2 Samuel 19:41, The Israelites expostulate with Judah for bringing home the king without them.
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2 Samuel 19
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2 Samuel 19 — Overview2 Samuel 19 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleWe left David's army in triumph and yet David himself in tears: now
here we have, I. His return to himself, by the persuasion of Joab, ver.
1-8. II. His return to his kingdom from his present banishment. 1. The…2 Samuel 19 — Overview2 Samuel 19 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleDavid indulging to too much grief for the death of his son, is rebuked by Joab, and threatened with a revolt of the people from him, if he did not change his conduct, which be accordingly did, 2Sa 19:1; upon which the…2 Samuel 19:1-82 Samuel 19:1-8 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleSoon after the messengers had brought the news of the defeat and death
of Absalom to the court of Mahanaim, Joab and his victorious army
followed, to grace the king's triumphs and receive his further orders.…2 Samuel 19:12 Samuel 19:1 · Treasury of Scripture Knowledge2 Samuel 18:5, 2 Samuel 18:12, 2 Samuel 18:14, 2 Samuel 18:20, 2 Samuel 18:33; Proverbs 17:252 Samuel 19:22 Samuel 19:2 · Treasury of Scripture Knowledgevictory: Heb. salvation, or, deliverance
turned: Proverbs 16:15, Proverbs 19:122 Samuel 19:22 Samuel 19:2 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleAnd the victory that day was [turned] into mourning unto all the people,.... They also mourned too, instead of expressing joy upon the occasion:for the people heard say that day how the king was grieved for his son;…