Early — Thereby making a shew of solicitude for the good of the public, and of every private person. Called him — Preventing him with the offers of his assistance. And as if he were ready to make particular enquiry into the state of his cause.
BESIDE THE WAY OF THE GATE - See Ruth 4:1 note....
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....
ROSE. used to rise, &c....
_beside the way of the gate_ By the side of the road leading to the gate of the king's palace, where he sat to transact business. Cp. ch. 2 Samuel 19:8. From this practice the Sultan's government is s...
Absalom's Rebellion For the Psalms illustrative of this period see Introd. ch. VIII. § 6, p. 48....
ABSALOM STOLE THE HEARTS OF THE MEN OF ISRAEL— Dr. Delaney is of opinion, that Absalom took this occasion to increase his popularity, during the time that his father David lay confined with a very gri...
IV. ABSALOM'S REVOLT, 2 Samuel 15:1 to 2 Samuel 19:43. 1. The Rebellion's Beginning, 2 Samuel 15:1-37. _Absalom's Conspiracy._...
_AND ABSALOM ROSE UP EARLY, AND STOOD BESIDE THE WAY OF THE GATE: AND IT WAS SO, THAT WHEN ANY MAN THAT HAD A CONTROVERSY CAME TO THE KING FOR JUDGMENT, THEN ABSALOM CALLED UNTO HIM, AND SAID, OF WHAT...
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...
ROSE] rather, 'used to rise,' and stand by the gate so as to meet all who went in or out....
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...
וְ הִשְׁכִּים֙ אַבְשָׁלֹ֔ום וְ עָמַ֕ד עַל ־יַ
CHAPTER XIX. _ ABSALOM'S REVOLT_ 2 Samuel 15:1. WHEN Absalom obtained from his father the position he had so eagerly desired at Jerusalem, he did not allow the grass to grow under his feet. The term...
THE PLOT OF THE AMBITIOUS SON 2 Samuel 15:1 David's government had become lax. Many causes were awaiting trial. Cases demanding his royal decision had accumulated. Suitors could get nothing done. Dis...
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...
And Absalom rose up early, and stood beside the way of the gate: and it was [so], that when any man that had a controversy came to the king for judgment, then Absalom called unto him, and said, Of wha...
Israel. Absalom rises early for wickedness. He assumes the character of a more zealous and disinterested judge, as if to contrast his conduct with the remissness of some appointed by the king; though...
(2) And Absalom rose up early, and stood beside the way of the gate: and it was so, that when any man that had a controversy came to the king for judgment, then Absalom called unto him, and said, Of w...
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...
AND 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 sho...
And Absalom rose up early, and stood beside the way of the gate: and it was [so], that when any man that had a controversy came to the king for judgment, then Absalom called unto him, and said, Of wha...
_Absalom rose up early_ He accustomed himself to rise betimes in the morning, that he might make a show of solicitude for the good of the public, and of every private person. _When any man came to the...
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...
And Absalom rose up early, in order to impress people with his zeal in their behalf, AND STOOD BESIDE THE WAY OF THE GATE, at the entrance to the royal palace; AND IT WAS SO THAT, WHEN ANY MAN THAT HA...
THE INSURRECTION BEGUN...
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...
CAME: _ Heb._ to come...
1-6 David allows Absalom's pomp. Those parents know not what they do, who indulge a proud humour in their children: many young people are ruined by pride. And those commonly are most eager for authori...
ROSE UP EARLY; thereby making a show of self-denial, and diligence, and solicitude for the good of the public, and of every private person, as he had opportunity. BESIDE THE WAY OF THE GATE; either, f...
2 Samuel 15:2 Absalom H53 early H7925 (H8689) stand H5975 (H8804) beside H3027 way H1870 gate H8179 anyone...
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...
_And Absalom rose up early in the morning._ COURTESY WINS HEARTS Lady Montague, speaking of gentle manners, remarked: “Civility costs nothing, but buys everything.” Said Burleigh to Queen Elizabeth:...
_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
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...
1 Kings 3:16; Exodus 18:14; Exodus 18:16; Exodus 18:26; Job 24:14;...