John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 16:16
And it came to pass that when Hushai the Archite, David's friend, was come unto Absalom ,.... Who came into Jerusalem at the same time that Absalom did, and who, no doubt, took the first opportunity to make his court to him, 2 Samuel 15:37 , that Hushai said unto Absalom, God save the king, God save the king ; or "may the king live" F3 יחי המלך "vivat rex", Pagninus. Montanus, &c.; , live long, and his kingdom be permanent; these words are very ambiguous, he might mean... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 16:15-23
Absalom had notice sent him speedily by some of his friends at Jerusalem that David had withdrawn, and with what a small retinue he had gone; so that the coasts were clear, Absalom might take possession of Jerusalem when he pleased. The gates were open, and there was none to oppose him. Accordingly he came without delay (2 Sam. 16:15), extremely elevated, no doubt, with this success at first, and that that in which, when he formed his design, he probably apprehended the greatest difficulty,... read more