Kretzmann's Popular Commentary
2 Samuel 15:28
See, I will tarry in the plain of the wilderness, near the fords of Jordan, until there come word from you to certify me; he should observe the trend of events, and report to David.
See, I will tarry in the plain of the wilderness, near the fords of Jordan, until there come word from you to certify me; he should observe the trend of events, and report to David.
5. ABSALOM'S CONSPIRACY AND DAVID'S FLIGHT CHAPTER 15 _ 1. Absalom steals the hearts of the men of Israel (2 Samuel 15:1)_ 2. His conspiracy (2 Samuel 15:7) 3. The flight of the king (2 Samue
2 Samuel 15:1 to 2 Samuel 16:14. REVOLT OF ABSALOM. FLIGHT OF DAVID (J). 2 Samuel 15:1. Absalom makes himself popular by professing an interest in the litigation of the people....
SEE. Figure of speech _Asterismos._ App-6....
The Ark sent back to Jerusalem 24. _and Abiathar went up_ The Ark halted, to allow the people who were still coming out of the city time to overtake the procession. Meanwhile Abiathar went on up the M...
_in the plain of the wilderness_ The level district of the Jordan valley near Jericho, called elsewhere "the plains of Jericho." Cp. Joshua 5:10; 2 Kings 25:5; and note on ch. 2 Samuel 2:29. Instead h...
_David's Flight._ 2 Samuel 15:14-28 14 And David said unto all his servants that _were_ with him at Jerusalem, Arise, and let us flee; for we shall not _else_ escape from Absalom: make speed to depar...
_SEE, I WILL TARRY IN THE PLAIN OF THE WILDERNESS, UNTIL THERE COME WORD FROM YOU TO CERTIFY ME._ I will tarry in the plain of the wilderness х_ Bª`ARBOWT_ (H6160) _ HAMIDBAAR_ (H4057)] - in the plai...
THE REBELLION OF ABSALOM His party is so strong that David is obliged to flee from Jerusalem. He is joined by Ittai the Gittite, and by Zadok and Abiathar the priests, and by Hushai the Archite. The...
THE PLAIN OF THE WILDERNESS] The locality is that described in 2 Kings 25:5 as 'the plains of Jericho.' It was in the level plain of the Jordan valley and near the fords (2 Samuel 17:16)....
DAVID, THE GREAT KING OF ISRAEL 2 SAMUEL _HELEN POCOCK_ CHAPTER 15 ABSALOM MAKES A SECRET PLAN AGAINST KING DAVID V1 After this, Absalom got a *chariot and some horses. He also got 50 men who ra...
THE PLAIN OF THE WILDERNESS. — This is the reading of the Hebrew margin here and at 2 Samuel 17:16, and is followed by the ancient versions. It is used for the wide valley of the Jordan in which Jeric...
רְאוּ֙ אָנֹכִ֣י מִתְמַהְמֵ֔הַּ _בְּ_†_עַֽרְבֹ֖ות_† הַ מִּדְבָּ֑ר...
THE FRIENDS OF THE FLEEING KING 2 Samuel 15:24 Outside the story of our Lord, the Bible records nothing more admirable than David's behavior as he passed through this thicket of thorns. He never appe...
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...
(27) The king said also unto Zadok the priest, Art not thou a seer? return into the city in peace, and your two sons with you, Ahimaaz thy son, and Jonathan the son of Abiathar. (28) See, I will tarry...
In the sketch proposed of these books of scripture there is of course no pretension to notice every point of interest they contain, but only a general comprehensive view, as far as the Lord enables me...
THE FOLLOWING COMMENTARY COVERS CHAPTER S 14 THROUGH 20. David's partiality for Absalom had yet other and more painful results, and heavy chastisements. It is painful to see the conqueror of Goliath d...
SEE, I WILL TARRY IN THE PLAIN OF THE WILDERNESS,.... Towards the way of which David and the people went when they came over Kidron, 2 Samuel 15:23; UNTIL THERE COME WORD FROM YOU TO CERTIFY ME; of t...
See, I will tarry in the plain of the wilderness, until there come word from you to certify me. Ver. 28. _See, I will tarry in the plain of the wilderness._] Where in times past he had lived, when he...
1 Absalom, by faire speeches and courtesies, stealeth the hearts of Israel. 7 Vnder pretence of a vow he obtaineth leaue to go to Hebron. 10 He maketh there a great conspiracie. 13 Dauid vpon the n...
Absalom knew how to take full advantage of his outward acceptance by his father Now there was no difficulty in beginning to exalt himself in the eyes of Israel. His chariots and horses and fifty men t...
24-30 David is very careful for the safety of the ark. It is right to be more concerned for the church's prosperity than our own; to prefer the success of the gospel above our own wealth, credit, eas...
No text from Poole on this verse....
2 Samuel 15:28 See H7200 (H8798) wait H4102 (H8700) plains H6160 (H8675) H5679 wilderness H4057 word...
DAVID LEARNS OF THE REBELLION AND FLEES JERUSALEM WHILE ABSALOM ENLISTS THE SERVICES OF AHITHOPHEL (2 SAMUEL 15:12). Once messengers had gone out throughout Israel, and preparations had begun in Hebro...
CONTENTS: Absalom steals the love of ten tribes. David's flight. CHARACTERS: God, David, Absalom, Ittai, Zadok, Abiathar, Hushai, Ahimaaz, Jonathan, Ahitophel. CONCLUSION: He who steals one heart aw...
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 yea...
_Absalom 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,...
2 SAMUEL—NOTE ON 2 SAMUEL 15:1 The account of Absalom’s rebellion against David is divided into six parts: (1) Absalom’s conspiracy and proclaiming himself king (2 Samuel 15:1); (2) David’s escape
2 SAMUEL—NOTE ON 2 SAMUEL 15:24 Though David leaves the city, by the providence of God he is able to set up a messenger system: from Hushai, to Zadok and Abiathar, to their sons (via a maid, 2 S
2 SAMUEL—NOTE ON 2 SAMUEL 15:28 The FORDS OF THE WILDERNESS were at the west bank of the Jordan River. ⇐...
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...
EXPOSITION 2 SAMUEL 15:1 AFTER THIS. The Hebrew is a more precise phrase than that on which we have commented on 2 Samuel 10:1 and 2 Samuel 13:1, and implies that Absalom be
And 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 Isra...
2 Samuel 15:23; 2 Samuel 16:2; 2 Samuel 17:1; 2 Samuel 17:16...