2 Samuel 15:30 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 15:30

And David went up by the ascent of Mount Olivet ,.... So called from the olive trees that grew upon it, which is often mentioned in the New Testament, and where our Lord Jesus Christ, the antitype of David, often was, in his state of humiliation, Matthew 26:30 , and from whence he ascended to heaven after his resurrection, Acts 1:12 ; it was about a mile from Jerusalem, to the east of it: and wept as he went up ; thinking perhaps of the wickedness and rebellion of his son, of his... read more

Adam Clarke

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

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 15:30

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

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Samuel 15:30

His head covered - See the marginal references and Jeremiah 14:3-4; Ezekiel 24:17; the sign of deep mourning. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 15:30

2 Samuel 15:30. David went up by the ascent of mount Olivet, and wept as he went up To think that one who was the offspring of his own body should thus lift up the heel against him, and reflecting on his own conduct in the matter of Uriah, as the cause of this calamity. And had his head covered Through shame and confusion. And he went up barefoot In testimony of his deep sorrow and humiliation for the sins whereby he had procured this evil to himself; for these were the habits 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 15:30

Olivet . Name due to the Vulgate Oliveti in Acts 1:12 . wept. Compare Luke 19:41 . head covered . Symbol for self-condemnation. barefoot . Symbol of mourning. Isaiah 20:2 , Isaiah 20:4 .Ezekiel 24:17 . read more

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

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 15:30

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 15:30

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 15:13-30

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 15:30

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 15:30

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Samuel 15:30

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 15:30

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 15:1-37

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Samuel 15:30

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