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Matthew Henry

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 17:22

Then David arose, and all the people that were with him, and passed over Jordan ,.... Taking the advice of Hushai: by the morning light there lacked not one of them that was not gone over Jordan ; they travelled all night, and before it was morning they had all passed the river in boats, or through the fords, and not one was lost in the passage, nor any deserted, see John 17:12 ; and now perhaps David penned the forty second and forty third psalms, Psalm 42:1 . 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 17:21-22

David's escape across the Jordan. "And they passed over Jordan," etc. ( 2 Samuel 17:22 ). Leaving Bahurim behind them, David and his company pursued their rough and dreary way along the wilderness of Judah until they descended into the plain of the Jordan; and there in some place (Ayephim, equivalent to "weary," Authorized Version; "The Traveller's Rest") at an easy distance from the ford of the river (opposite Jericho, and near Gilgal, 2 Samuel 19:15 ) they rested at nightfall.... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 17:22

2 Samuel 17:22. David arose He instantly obeyed the friendly counsel given him, with such diligence and despatch that before the next morning he and all his people were safe on the other side Jordan, which they passed over either at the fords or in boats; and in such a manner, it appears, that none of them perished in the passage. Doubtless David took as much care to retard the passage of his enemies, in case they pursued him, as he had before done to hasten his own. 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 17:22

Jordan . Compare Psalms 42:6 and Psa 42:43 ; both Pss. referring to this period. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 17:1-29

The Fall of AhithophelAbsalom follows the advice of Hushai rather than that of Ahithophel, who thereupon hangs himself. David retreats to Mahanaim.3. The death of David would put an end to all resistance, and bring about peace. 7. At this time] RV ’this time.’ Hushai contrasts this suggestion of Ahithophel with his former advice (2 Samuel 16:21), which was good. 8. A man of war] Ahithophel’s advice, though plausible, was not sound. David was too experienced a warrior to be caught unprepared.16.... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 17:15-22

CHAPTER XXI.FROM JERUSALEM TO MAHANAIM.2 Samuel 16:1-14; 2 Samuel 17:15-22 and 2 Samuel 17:24-26.AS David proceeds on his painful journey, there flows from his heart a gentle current of humble contrite, gracious feeling. If recent events have thrown any doubt on the reality of his goodness, this fragrant narrative will restore the balance. Many a man would have been beside himself with rage at the treatment he had undergone. Many another man would have been restless with terror, looking behind... read more

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