Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 19:24
Neither dressed his feet - He had given the fullest proof of his sincere attachment to David and his cause; and by what he had done, amply refuted the calumnies of his servant Ziba. read more
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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 19:27
The king is as an angel of God - As if he had said, I state my case plainly and without guile; thou art too wise not to penetrate the motives from which both myself and servant have acted. I shall make no appeal; with whatsoever thou determinest I shall rest contented. read more
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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 19:29
I have said , Thou and Ziba divide the land - At first, David gave the land of Saul to Mephibosheth; and Ziba, his sons, and his servants, were to work that land; and to Mephibosheth, as the lord, he was to give the half of the produce. Ziba met David in his distress with provisions, and calumniated Mephibosheth: David, too slightly trusting to his misrepresentation, and supposing that Mephibosheth was actually such a traitor as Ziba represented him, made him on the spot a... read more
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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 19:32
Barzillai was a very aged man - This venerable person had given full proof of his attachment to David by the supplies he had given him when he lay at Mahanaim, where his case was all but desperate; the sincerity of his congratulations now none can suspect. David's offer to him was at once noble and liberal: he wished to compensate such a man, and he wished to have at hand such a friend. read more
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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 19:35
Can thy servant taste what I eat - Here is at once an affecting description of the infirmities of old age; and a correct account of the mode of living at an Eastern court in ancient times. Barzillai was fourscore years old; his ear was become dull of hearing, and his relish for his food was gone: he therefore appears to have been not only an old man, but an infirm old man. Besides delicate meats and drinks, we find that vocal music constituted a principal part of court... read more
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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 19:37
Thy servant Chimham - It is generally understood that this was Barzillai's son; and this is probable from 1 Kings 2:7 , where, when David was dying, he said, Show kindness to the sons of Barzillai: and it is very probable that this Chimham was one of them. In Jeremiah 41:17 ; mention is made of the habitation of Chimham, which was near to Bethlehem; and it is reasonably conjectured that David had left that portion, which was probably a part of his paternal estate, to this son of... read more
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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 19:39
The king kissed Barzillai , and blessed him - The kiss was the token of friendship and farewell; the blessing was a prayer to God for his prosperity, probably a prophetical benediction. read more
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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 19:42
Wherefore then be ye angry for this matter ? - We have not done this for our own advantage; we have gained nothing by it; we did it through loyal attachment to our king. read more
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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 19:43
We have ten parts in the king , and - more right - We are ten tribes to one, or we are ten times so many as you; and consequently should have been consulted in this business. The words of the men of Judah were fiercer than the words of the men of Israel - They had more weight, for they had more reason on their side. It is pleasant when every province, canton, district, and county, vie with each other in personal attachment to the... read more
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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 19:20
For thy servant doth know that I have sinned - This was all he could do; his subsequent conduct alone could prove his sincerity. On such an avowal as this David could not but grant him his life. read more