Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 15:31
Turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness - Ahithophel was a wise man, and well versed in state affairs; and God alone could confound his devices. read more
2 Samuel 15:29-36 Kjv
Adam Clarke
Adam Clarke
Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 15:32
Where he worshipped God - Though in danger of his life, he stops on the top of Mount Olivet for prayer! How true is the adage, Prayer and provender never hinder any man's journey! Reader, dost thou do likewise? Hushai the Archite - He was the particular friend of David, and was now greatly affected by his calamity. read more
Adam Clarke
Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 15:33
Then thou shalt be a burden unto me - It appears that Hushai was not a warrior, but was a wise, prudent, and discreet man, who could well serve David by gaining him intelligence of Absalom's conspiracy; and he directs him to form a strict confederacy with the priests Zadok and Abiathar, and to make use of their sons as couriers between Jerusalem and David's place of retreat. read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 15:13-30
The facts are: 1 . David, being informed of the rising in favour of Absalom, calls upon his friends to flee from Jerusalem, in order to avoid its being smitten by a sudden attack. 2 . His servants being willing to go with him, he leads out his entire household, with the exception of a few to take care of the house. 3 . In his departure he is accompanied by his bodyguard, and the six hundred men which followed him from Garb. 4 . Observing Ittai in the company, he suggests that,... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 15:23-29
( ACROSS THE KIDRON .) The ark restored to its place. "Carry back the ark of God to the city" ( 2 Samuel 15:25 ). Having crossed the Kidron ravine amidst the loud wailing of the people, and halted for a moment in the ascent of Olivet, David was met by Zadok (of the elder branch of the Aaronic family), with the Levites, carrying the ark ( 2 Samuel 6:1-23 .), and by Abiathar (a descendant of Eli, of the younger branch). The former had come to him at Hebron (about thirty years... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 15:30
The ascent of mount Olivet; Hebrew, the ascent of the olive trees. The hill never was called Olivet, which is a word formed from the Latin mons oliveti, the mount of the olive grove. David had his head covered. This was a sign of grief among the Persians, Egyptians, and Romans, as well as the Hebrews (for whom see Ezekiel 24:17 ), it being originally a natural movement to conceal an outburst of tears. So we in great sorrow bury our faces in our hands. In this mark of mourning all... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 15:30
David's tears or Olivet. 1 . What a scene of fallen greatness and bitter grief is here depicted! He who yesterday reigned in Jerusalem, as the anointed (Messiah) of Jehovah, is today a homeless fugitive ( 2 Samuel 15:20 ), toiling up the ascent of Olivet, in deep humiliation and undisguised sorrow, with head covered ( 2 Samuel 3:31 , 2 Samuel 3:32 ; 2 Samuel 19:4 ) and feet bare; accompanied by stern warriors and tender women and children, all, like himself, with covered heads... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 15:31
And one told David. The Hebrew literally is, and David told. But we cannot suppose that David had previously known of Ahithophel's defection. The text is evidently corrupt, and the Authorized Version gives the right sense. On hearing of the defection of a man so famous for practical sound judgment, David prays to God to frustrate his counsel, and the opportunity for devising means for this end quickly follows. read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 15:31
( MOUNT OLIVET .) The counsel of Ahithophel. "Turn, I pray thee, the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness, O Jehovah." ( References: 2 Samuel 15:12 , 2 Samuel 15:34 ; 2 Samuel 16:15 , 2 Samuel 16:20-23 ; 2 Samuel 17:1-7 , 2 Samuel 17:15 , 2 Samuel 17:23 ; 1 Chronicles 27:33 .) While ascending the Mount of Olives, David received intelligence that his counsellor, Ahithophel the Gilonite, had gone over to Absalom. He was the wisest statesman in Israel, and nothing... read more
Subscribe
Get Bible verse every day in your inbox
Read on Mobile
Most Searched
Group of Brands
© 2024 Bibleportal.com All rights reserved.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 15:30
Had his head covered - This was not only the attitude of a mourner, but even of a culprit; they usually had their heads covered when condemned. See the case of Haman. When the king had pronounced his condemnation, they immediately covered his face, and led him out to punishment; Esther 7:8 ; (note). See also Quintus Curtius, De Philota, cap. vi.: I, Lictor; caput obnubito. read more