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6. THE SORROWS AND TESTINGS OF THE KING
CHAPTER 16
_ 1. Lying Ziba (2 Samuel 16:1)_
2. Shimei curses and stones David (2 Samuel 16:5)
3. Absalom enters Jerusalem (2 Samuel 16:15)
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Soon after passing the summit of the Mt. of Olives David is met by
Ziba, the servant of Meri-baal (2 Samuel 4:4), with a present of two
asses laden with provisions. Ziba, representing that Meri-baal h...
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_had inquired at the oracle of God_ Lit. _had inquired of the word of
God_= had inquired of God, which was done by means of the Urim and
Thummim in the breastplate upon the High-priest's ephod. Cp. 1...
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Ahithophel's counsel
21. _And Ahithophel said_, &c. Ahithophel advised Absalom to make a
decisive assumption of royal authority by publicly taking possession
of the royal harem. This act was a claim o...
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_Absalom Ruling in Jerusalem._ 2 Samuel 16:15-23
15 And Absalom, and all the people the men of Israel, came to
Jerusalem, and Ahithophel with him.
16 And it came to pass, when Hushai the Archite, Davi...
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ZIBA, SHIMEI, AND AHITHOPHEL
David, during his flight, is assisted by Ziba, but is cursed by
Shimei. The cause of Absalom is promoted by the wise counsel of
Ahithophel....
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ENQUIRED AT THE ORACLE OF GOD] i.e. consulted God by means of the Urim
and Thummim....
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DAVID, THE GREAT KING OF ISRAEL
2 SAMUEL
_HELEN POCOCK_
CHAPTER 16
DAVID AND ZIBA
V1 David had just passed the top of the hill. Ziba, who was
Mephibosheth’s servant, met David. Ziba had a row of...
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וַ עֲצַ֣ת אֲחִיתֹ֗פֶל אֲשֶׁ֤ר יָעַץ֙
בַּ †...
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CHAPTER XXII.
_ ABSALOM IN COUNCIL_.
2 Samuel 16:15; 2 Samuel 17:1; 2 Samuel 17:23.
WE must now return to Jerusalem, and trace the course of events there
on that memorable day when David left it, to...
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THE TRUE KING'S LOYAL FRIEND
2 Samuel 16:13
There are always some alleviations in our trials. Every cloud is edged
with a silver or golden fringe. Shimei may curse, but Ittai swears
allegiance; Zado...
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David's sorrows multiplied. Those recorded here are typical. Ziba, a
man who for purely selfish reasons took advantage of temporary trouble
to traduce an absent friend, was utterly despicable, and the...
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And the counsel of Ahithophel, which he counselled in those days,
[was] as if a man had (l) enquired at the oracle of God: so [was] all
the counsel of Ahithophel both with David and with Absalom.
(l)...
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Absalom. It tended to promote the end which was desired, (Haydock)
whether good or bad. His prudence is hyperbolically compared with the
divine oracles; (Menochius) and his authority must have had gre...
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REFLECTIONS
MY soul! learn from this view of David's sweet frame of mind under
very heavy afflictions, the preciousness of faith, and the blessed
effects of it. No doubt, in David's estimate of life,...
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(20) Then said Absalom to Ahithophel, Give counsel among you what we
shall do. (21) And Ahithophel said unto Absalom, Go in unto thy
father's concubines, which he hath left to keep the house; and all...
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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...
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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...
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AND THE COUNSEL OF AHITHOPHEL, WHICH HE HAD COUNSELLED IN THOSE
DAYS,.... Both in the days of David, and in the days of Absalom,
before and since the rebellion:
[WAS] AS IF A MAN HAD INQUIRED OF THE...
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And the counsel of Ahithophel, which he counselled in those days,
[was] as if a man had enquired at the oracle of God: so [was] all the
counsel of Ahithophel both with David and with Absalom.
Ver. 23...
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_The counsel of Ahithophel_, &c. It was deemed as unerring, and was
commonly followed with as little doubt of its success, as though the
oracle of God had dictated it. This is mentioned as the reason...
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1 Ziba by presents and false suggestions, obtaineth his masters
inheritance.
5 At Bahurim Shimei curseth Dauid.
9 Dauid with patience abstaineth, and restraineth others from reuenge.
15 Hushai insi...
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And the counsel of Ahithophel which he counseled in those days was as
if a man had enquired at the oracle of God, it was regarded and
followed as if inspired by God Himself, a far too high estimate of...
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THE COUNSEL OF AHITHOPHEL...
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Passing over the mountain, David was met by Ziba the servant of
Mephibosheth, who had with him two donkeys carrying a large provision
of bread, raisins and summer fruits, as well as a skin of wine.
Qu...
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ORACLE:
_ Heb._ word...
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15-23 The wisest counsellors of that age were Ahithophel and Hushai:
Absalom thinks himself sure of success, when he has both; on them he
relies, and consults not the ark, though he had that with him...
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WAS AS IF A MAN HAD INQUIRED AT THE ORACLE OF GOD; it was received by
the people with equal authority and veneration, and was usually
attended with as certain success; which is mentioned as the reason...
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2 Samuel 16:23 advice H6098 Ahithophel H302 gave H3289 (H8804) days
H3117 one H376 inquired H7592 (H8799) oracle
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CONTENTS: False servant of Mephibosheth. Shimea curses David. Absalom
takes Jerusalem.
CHARACTERS: God, David, Abishai, Ziba, Shimei, Absalom, Hushai,
Ahitophel.
CONCLUSION: A humble and tender spir...
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2 Samuel 16:3. _Where is thy master's son?_ Ziba had been servant to
Jonathan. Here is another sad case superinduced by a civil war.
Mephibosheth, a prince at the mercy of a covetous and a lying serva...
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_And Absalom, and all the people of the men of Israel, came to
Jerusalem._
ABSALOM IN COUNCIL
When Absalom came to the city there was no trace of an enemy to oppose
him. His supporters in Jerusalem w...
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2 SAMUEL—NOTE ON 2 SAMUEL 16:15 The writer resumes his account from
2 Samuel 15:37. For “Israel,” see note on 15:10....
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2 SAMUEL—NOTE ON 2 SAMUEL 16:23 Ahithophel’s advice was highly
valued. It seems he has chosen to help Absalom.
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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....
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EXPOSITION
2 SAMUEL 16:1
ZIBA THE SERVANT OF MEPHIBOSHETH. It is the misfortune of troubled
times like those in which David found himself, that unscrupulous men
use them for selfish purposes. For tho...
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And when David was a little past the top of the hill, Ziba the servant
of Mephibosheth met him, with a couple of donkeys that were loaded
down with bread, raisins, summer fruits, a bottle of wine. Dav...
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1 Corinthians 3:19; 1 Corinthians 3:20; 1 Peter 4:11; 1 Samuel 30:8;...
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The counsel, &c. — It was received by the people with equal
veneration, and was usually attended with as certain success. Which is
mentioned as the reason why a counsel which had so ill a face, should...