2 Samuel 19

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 19:13

2 Samuel 19:13. Say to Amasa, Art thou not of my bone, &c. That is, nearly related to me, being my sister’s son. God do so to me, and more also, &c. He solemnly promises to prefer him to the highest command in the kingdom; for he now thought it a fit time to depress Joab, who was grown insufferably insolent and imperious, and who, through his credit with the army, had protected himself in the commission of the greatest crimes. He had slain Abner most perfidiously in cold blood,... read more

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Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 19:14-15

2 Samuel 19:14-15. He bowed the heart of all the men of Judah This prudent and friendly message and free offer of pardon to them, and this kind treatment of the captain of the hostile host, and all his rebel adherents, had all the effect David could hope for; it touched their hearts, and melted them into loyalty and affection. They sent this word unto the king, Return thou, &c. They immediately deputed the heads of their tribe to wait upon him, and invite him to return. So the king... read more

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Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 19:16-17

2 Samuel 19:16-17. Shimei hasted and came down to meet King David As Shimei had so insulted and abused David, he very justly concluded that he could have no hopes of pardon, but in consequence of his being one of the first to go and bring back the king. There were a thousand men of Benjamin with him Whom he brought, partly to show his interest in the people, and the service he was capable of rendering the king; and partly that they might be intercessors on his behalf, and as witnesses of... read more

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Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 19:18-20

2 Samuel 19:18-20. There went over a ferry-boat Prepared, it is likely, by the men of Judah. Josephus says, it was a bridge, composed, perhaps, of many boats joined together. Shimei fell down before the king That he might confess his guilt and perverseness, and implore forgiveness. Neither do thou remember that which thy servant did So as to resent it deeply, and take revenge. Behold, I am come the first of all the house of Joseph Shimei knew that a Benjamite, of the house of Saul,... read more

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Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 19:21-23

2 Samuel 19:21-23. Abishai said, Shall not Shimei be put to death? Abishai had before highly resented Shimei’s vile treatment of David, and thought this a fit season for taking revenge. What have I to do with you, ye sons of Zeruiah? It seems Joab joined with his brother, and together they thought to govern all the king’s motions as they pleased. But he bids them, in a disdainful manner, stand aside, and not intermeddle in this matter. That ye should this day be adversaries unto me? ... read more

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Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 19:24

2 Samuel 19:24. Mephibosheth the son of Saul That is, the grandson, 2 Samuel 4:4. Had neither dressed his feet Neither washed them, which in those hot climates was usual and very refreshing; nor cut the nails of his toes, but let them grow, as he did his beard, which he had not trimmed nor taken any care of, but suffered to become very long and disorderly. Nor washed his clothes His linen clothes. He had wholly neglected himself, as persons were wont to do in a time of public sorrow. ... read more

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Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 19:25-27

2 Samuel 19:25-27. When he was come to Jerusalem to meet the king He had probably continued near Jerusalem during the king’s absence, and it seems could not go to a distance from it to meet him, as others did, for want of conveniences for his journey: for Ziba had gotten possession of all his lands and goods, and it is not likely that he, who would not provide him an ass to ride on, to accompany the king at his departure, would now be forward to furnish him with one to meet the king, to... read more

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Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 19:28

2 Samuel 19:28. All my father’s house were but dead men before my lord Before thy tribunal: we were all at thy mercy; not my estate only, but my life also was in thy power, if thou hadst dealt with rigour, and as earthly kings use to do with their predecessors’ and enemies’ children. What right have I yet to cry? For the vindication of my honour, and the restitution of my estate. read more

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Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 19:29

2 Samuel 19:29. Thou and Ziba divide the land The land shall be divided between thee and him, according to my first order, chap. 2 Samuel 9:10; he and his sons managing it, and supporting themselves out of it, as they did before, and giving the rest of the profits thereof to thee. It is easy to perceive, from this answer of David, that he saw Mephibosheth’s innocence, and the error of his former credulity, and therefore could not bear to hear of it. But he had now no time to discuss the... read more

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Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 19:30

2 Samuel 19:30. Mephibosheth said, Yea, let him take all Nothing could be more generously spoken, or signify greater affection, than that he was content to be without an estate, now the king was restored to his kingdom. read more

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 19:13

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 19:14-15

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 19:16-17

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 19:18-20

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 19:21-23

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 19:24

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 19:25-27

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 19:28

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 19:29

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 19:30

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