2 Samuel 15:24 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 15:24-30

Here we have, I. The fidelity of the priests and Levites and their firm adherence to David and his interest. They knew David's great affection to them and their office, notwithstanding his failings. The method Absalom took to gain people's affections made no impression upon them; he had little religion in him, and therefore they steadily adhered to David. Zadok and Abiathar, and all the Levites, if he go, will accompany him, and take the ark with them, that, by it, they may ask counsel of God... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 15:24

And, lo, Zadok also ,.... The priest, as he is called, 2 Samuel 15:27 , and all the Levites were with him : with Zadok, or with David, and indeed with both; but the former is rather meant here, being the immediate antecedent: bearing the ark of the covenant of God : these were the Kohathite Levites, whose business it was to bear the ark when carried from place to place, Numbers 3:31 ; called the ark of the covenant, because the law which was the covenant between God and the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 15:24

Bearing the ark - The priests knew that God had given the kingdom to David; they had no evidence that he had deposed him: they therefore chose to accompany him, and take the ark, the object of their charge, with them. 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 15:24

And Abiathar went up. This rendering, though confirmed by the versions, is very unintelligible. Whither did Abiathar go up? And moreover it is said that he continued going up until all David's followers had passed out of the city. Another possible rendering is, "And Abiathar offered (sacrifices) until all the people had done passing out of the city." Passages quoted in proof that the verb may be so rendered without the addition of the word "sacrifice" are 1 Samuel 2:28 and 2 Samuel 24:22 ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Samuel 15:24

Abiathar went up - i. e., continued to ascend the Mount of Olives. Abiathar was high priest 1 Kings 2:35. Perhaps Zadok is addressed by David 2 Samuel 15:25 as the chief of those who were actually bearing the ark. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 15:24

2 Samuel 15:24. Zadok also, and all the Levites were with him They knew David’s great regard for them and their office, notwithstanding his failings; and the arts which Absalom had used to gain the people’s affections had made no impression upon them. They saw that he had little religion in him, and therefore they steadily adhered to David. Bearing the ark of the covenant of God As a pledge of God’s presence and assistance. And they set down the ark of God Either in expectation of... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 15:1-37

Absalom’s rebellion (15:1-37)By cunning and deceit over the next few years, Absalom strengthened his position and gathered himself a following, mainly among the people of Judah’s country regions. He encouraged a feeling of dissatisfaction with David’s administration and promised a better deal for the common people if he were in a position of authority (15:1-6).Clearly, Absalom was plotting to seize the throne. It appears that he relied for the success of his rebellion upon the personal support... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Samuel 15:24

lo. Figure of speech Asterismos. App-6 . God = ha-Elohim (with art.) = the [triune] God. App-4 . read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 15:24-30

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 15:24

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 15:24

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 15:13-30

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 15:23-29

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 15:24

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Samuel 15:24

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 15:24

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 15:1-37

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Samuel 15:24

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