CRITICAL AND EXPOSITORY NOTES.— 2 Samuel 16:1. “MET HIM.” “Ziba had therefore gone on in advance of the army (as Hushai did) in order more easily to secure David’s attention after the first disorder was over.” _(Erdmann.)_ “BUNCHES OF RAISINS,” _i.e._, raisin cakes. “SUMMER FRUITS,” probably fig-ca... [ Continue Reading ]
CRITICAL AND EXPOSITORY NOTES.— 2 Samuel 16:5. “BAHURIM.” (See note on 2 Samuel 3:16). 2 Samuel 16:6. “ON HIS RIGHT HAND,” etc. _i.e._, “On the right and left of the king.” _(Keil)_. 2 Samuel 16:7. “COME OUT,” etc., or “_Away, away_” “THOU BLOODY MAN.” “He may possibly have attributed to David th... [ Continue Reading ]
CRITICAL AND EXPOSITORY NOTES.— 2 Samuel 16:20. “GIVE COUNSEL,” etc. This is the first cabinet council on record.” _(Jamieson)_. 2 Samuel 16:21. “GO IN UNTO,” etc. “This advice was sagacious enough. Lying with the king’s concubines was an appropriation of the royal harem, and, as such, a complete u... [ Continue Reading ]