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) It was so esteemed for the success of it.
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) 4
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...
AS. according as. ORACLE. word. The first occurrence of "oracle" as. rendering (fifteen times) of _dabar,_ word. The holy of holies, because there the word of Jehovah was heard. Other occurrences: see...
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...
_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...
_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...
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....
ENQUIRED AT THE ORACLE OF GOD] i.e. consulted God by means of the Urim and Thummim....
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...
וַ עֲצַ֣ת אֲחִיתֹ֗פֶל אֲשֶׁ֤ר יָעַץ֙ בַּ †...
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...
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...
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...
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...
(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...
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,...
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 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...
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...
_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...
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...
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...
THE COUNSEL OF AHITHOPHEL...
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...
ORACLE: _ Heb._ word...
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...
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...
2 Samuel 16:23 advice H6098 Ahithophel H302 gave H3289 (H8804) days H3117 one H376 inquired H7592 (H8799) oracle
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...
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...
_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...
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....
2 SAMUEL—NOTE ON 2 SAMUEL 16:23 Ahithophel’s advice was highly valued. It seems he has chosen to help Absalom. ⇐ ⇔
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....
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...
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...
1 Corinthians 3:19; 1 Corinthians 3:20; 1 Peter 4:11; 1 Samuel 30:8;...
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...