2 Samuel 17:15-17 WEB

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 17:15-21

We must now leave David's enemies pleasing themselves with the thoughts of a sure victory by following Hushai's counsel, and sending a summons, no doubt, to all the tribes of Israel, to come to the general rendezvous at a place appointed, pursuant to that counsel; and we next find David's friends consulting how to get him notice of all this, that he might steer his course accordingly. Hushai tells the priests what had passed in council, 2 Sam. 17:15. But, it should seem, he was not sure but... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 17:15

Then said Hushai unto Zadok and to Abiathar the priests ,.... After he was returned from the council board, he immediately went to these priests, who he knew were in the interest of David, and to whom he was to communicate, and by them transmit, what passed at Jerusalem, 2 Samuel 15:35 , thus and thus did Ahithophel counsel Absalom and the elders of Israel ; relating to them in express words what he advised to: and thus and thus have I counselled ; telling them in what manner he... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 17:16

Now therefore send quickly and tell David ,.... What has been advised to on both sides: saying, lodge not this night in the plains of the wilderness ; which reached to Jericho; this advice he gave, because he knew not whether his counsel would be abode by, though preferred; Absalom and the elders of Israel might change their minds, and Ahithophel might, by the strength of his oratory, prevail upon them after all to follow his advice; and therefore, to guard against the worst, he judged... read more

John Gill

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

Now Jonathan and Ahimaaz stayed by Enrogel ,.... Who were the sons of the priests; these did not go into the city of Jerusalem with their parents, when they were sent back by David, 2 Samuel 15:27 ; but stayed by their direction at this place, which was near Jerusalem, and is called in the Targum the fuller's fountain, where they washed their clothes; and, as Kimchi and Jarchi say, by treading them with their feet, whence it had the name of Rogel, of which See Gill on Joshua 15:7 , ... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 17:17

En-rogel - The fullers' well; the place where they were accustomed to tread the clothes with their feet; hence the name עין ein , a well, and רגל regel , the foot, because of the treading above mentioned. And a wench went and told them - The word wench occurs nowhere else in the Holy Scriptures: and, indeed, has no business here; as the Hebrew word שפחה shiphchah , should have been translated girl, maid, maid-servant. The word either comes from the Anglo-Saxon, a... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 17:15-22

Slight services: a sermon to young persons. "And a wench [the maidservant] went and told them, and they went and told King David" ( 2 Samuel 17:17 ). The people of Israel were divided into two parties—the good and the bad; the servants of King David, who had been driven away from Jerusalem, and the servants of Absalom, who had taken possession of the city and were now intent upon his destruction. The world is also divided into two parties, consisting of those who are for Christ and those... 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 17:16

Lodge not this night in the plains (at the fords) of the wilderness. The plan of Ahithophel made David's position so dangerous, that he must hesitate no longer, lest, on second thoughts, Absalom should still adopt it. Hushai had frustrated it for the present; but Ahithophel might urge it again, and get the necessary permission; and then David and all the people that were with him would be swallowed up, that is, destroyed utterly, and with ease. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 17:17

Stayed by En-rogel. The two youths were posted at En-rogel, that is, the "Fuller's spring," near Jerusalem ( Joshua 15:7 ; 1 Kings 1:9 ), and probably the place now known as "Job's Well," situated at the point where the valleys of Jehoshaphat and Hinnom meet. They were placed there because, though they would have been admitted into the city, they would scarcely have been allowed to leave it. Instead of wench —a term less disrespectful when the Authorized Version was made than it is... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Samuel 17:16

Hushai, like a wise and prudent man, knowing, too, Absalom’s weak and fickle character, would not depend upon the resolution, taken at his instigation, not to pursue the king, but took instant measures to advertise David of his danger. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 17:15-21

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 17:15

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 17:16

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

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 17:17

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 17:15-22

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 17:15-29

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 17:16

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 17:17

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Samuel 17:16

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