2 Samuel 17:29 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 17:22-29

Here is, I. The transporting of David and his forces over Jordan, pursuant to the advice he had received from his friends at Jerusalem, 2 Sam. 17:22. He, and all that were with him, went over in the night, whether in ferryboats, which probably always plied there, or through the fords, does not appear. But special notice is taken of this, that there lacked not one of them: none deserted him, though his distress was great, none staid behind sick or weary, nor were any lost or cast away in... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 17:29

And honey and butter ,.... Honey was much in use with the ancients; Homer F2 Iliad. 11. ver. 630. Odyss. 10. ver. 245. & Odyss. 20. ver. 72. Alex. ab Alex. Genial. Dier. l. 3. c. 11. Sueton. Vita Nero. c. 27. speaks of it as a part of the provisions at a feast, and as food with which persons were nourished and brought up; and the ancient Scythians lived on milk and honey F3 Justin e Trogo, l. 2. c. 2. ; and this and butter were pretty much the food of the people in Judea; see... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 17:15-29

The facts are: 1 . Hushai, having informed Zadok and Abiathar of his counsel, urges them to send quickly to David, advising him to flee at once beyond the river. 2 . Their two sons, staying out of the city in order to be of service as occasion required, are informed by a girl of the duty required, and at once go on their errand. 3 . In spite of being recognized by an enemy who told Absalom, they go on their way, and take refuge in a well at Bahurim, where they are secreted by the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 17:24-29

( MAHANAIM .) Hospitality. Shobi ( 2 Samuel 10:1-4 ; 2 Samuel 12:26-31 ); Machir ( 2 Samuel 9:4 ); Barzillai ( 2 Samuel 19:31-40 ). On hearing of the arrival of David at Mahanaim, these three men came with one accord, brining presents, and "provided the king of sustenance while he lay" there ( 2 Samuel 19:32 ). "We are inclined to regard them as representative men: Shobi, of the extreme border inhabitants, or rather foreign tributaries; Machir, of the former adherents of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 17:27-29

Supplies for the king's army. Mahanaim is memorable in the history of Jacob; derived, indeed, its name from the circumstance that there "the angels of God met him" ( Genesis 32:1 ) on his way back to the promised land, and just before his interview with Esau, about whose present disposition towards him he was doubtful. In our text also we read of veritable angels (messengers) of God, though human, coming to the same place to succour and encourage another of his servants when in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 17:29

Sheep . This is the only kind of flesh food mentioned. The change in the meaning of the word "meat," which still in America is used simply for "food," as in the Authorized Version, bears witness to the great change in our diet which has taken place in recent times. Cheese of kine. The word occurs only here, but the Syriac and the Targum both support the rendering of the Authorized Version. The Bedaween, after removing the butter, make a kind of cheese from the remaining milk. It is as hard... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Samuel 17:29

Cheese of kine - Or, as others, “milch cows,” which is more in accordance with the context, being coupled with “sheep,” and is more or less borne out etymologically by the Arabic. God’s care for David was evident in the kindness of these people. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 17:28-29

2 Samuel 17:28-29. Brought beds, and basins, and earthen vessels All manner of household stuff; and wheat, and barley, and flour, and corn That is, various kinds of provision, which they now wanted. For they said, The people is hungry and weary, &c.,in the wilderness Having been in the wilderness, where there was a total want or scarcity of provisions and all conveniences, and therefore they needed refreshment when they were come out of it, which moved these persons to bring them... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 17:1-29

War between Absalom and David (17:1-19:8)Ahithophel advised Absalom that he needed to do only one thing to make his throne secure, and that was kill David. If he did this swiftly, without war or unnecessary bloodshed, the people would soon be fully behind him (17:1-4). Hushai, wishing to gain time for David to escape and organize his troops, advised against such a risky operation, for David was a very experienced soldier. He recommended that the whole Israelite army be assembled and Absalom... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Samuel 17:29

butter . Scarce in Lo-debar. Compare 2 Samuel 9:4 . The word means place of "no pasture". read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 17:22-29

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 17:29

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 17:15-29

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 17:24-29

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 17:27-29

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 17:29

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Samuel 17:29

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 17:28-29

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 17:1-29

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Samuel 17:29

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