55:13 ), his familiar friend, in whom he trusted, who did eat of his bread, Ps. 4. If you refuse cookies we will remove all set cookies in our domain. Please be aware that this might heavily reduce the functionality and appearance of our site. 2-samuel 15:11 And with Absalom went two hundred men out of Jerusalem, that were called; and … could be safely left behind. 2 And Absalom used to rise early and stand beside () the way of the gate. Momentum for division builds because others are doing it. 2 Kings. He is very desirous to return to the enjoyment of the privileges of God’s house. Then the king said to Zadok, “Carry the ark of God back into the city. She was the daughter of a heathen king, which made him the less concerned for the peace of Israel. F21. We must determine that wherever Jesus is, we will be also. Upon the sudden spreading of this proclamation, "Absalom reigns in Hebron,’’ some would conclude that David was dead, others that he had resigned: and thus those that were in the secret would draw in many to appear for Absalom, and to come into his assistance, who, if they had rightly understood the matter, would have abhorred the thought of it, but, being drawn in, would adhere to him. Was there really no deputy of the King? b. So that this fell out about the thirtieth year of his reign. Note that blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on our websites and the services we are able to offer. Psalms. He became more, He carefully cultivated an exciting, enticing image (, chariots and horses, and fifty men to run before him, He took a personal interest in the troubled person (, He left the troubled person more troubled (, Without directly attacking David, Absalom promised to do better. 2:35 ), but Zadok was his assistant, and attended the ark most closely, while Abiathar was active in public business, v. 24. Especially, 2. He compelled none. “Ah! e. Toward the way of the wilderness: Many years before, David left the safety of Saul’s palace to live as a fugitive. 18:1 ), towards the way of the wilderness, which lay between Jerusalem and Jericho, all the country wept with a loud voice, v. 23. Thus he chose to do, to abase himself so much the more under God’s hand, and in condescension to his friends and followers, with whom he would walk, in token that he would live and die with them. Ittai did it knowing that the fate of David became his fate. David couldn’t understand why this newly arrived foreigner took the risk of such open loyalty to David. But he that stuck not at murder and treason would not make conscience of a lie to serve his purpose. Note, Weeping must not hinder worshipping, but quicken it rather. That we may not complain of what is, let us see God’s hand in all events; and, that we may not be afraid of what shall be, let us see all events in God’s hand.III. Note, It is the wisdom of princes to make sure of their subjects; for, if they have them, they have their purses, and arms, and all, at their service.II. If he said he had made such a vow, nobody could disprove him. “In light of all the facts it is almost certain that the tears David shed as he climbed Olivet, were rather those of humiliation and penitence, than those of self-centered regret. (7-10) Absalom plans the overthrow of David’s kingdom. ... the interactive Knowing the Bible study series, the Preaching the Word commentary series, and more. : Many years before, David left the safety of Saul’s palace to live as a fugitive. Two things recommend a man to popular esteem—greatness and goodness.I. The people increased continually with Absalom, which made the conspiracy strong and formidable. 95:10 ) and even broken with their whorish heart, Eze. Absalom’s name signifies "the peace of his father,’’ yet he proves his greatest trouble; so often are we disappointed in our expectations from the creature. Ittai's commitment appears to be more than a personal attachment to David; it seems to be part and parcel of Ittai's faith. How should a man of such good principles as David, and a man of such corrupt principles as Ahithophel, long agree? Presumptuous are they, self-willed, and not afraid to speak evil of dignities, 2 Pt. You can also change some of your preferences. Your case is good and right; but there is no deputy of the king to hear you. Abiathar was high priest (1 Ki. These Gittites seem to have been, by birth, Philistines of Gath, who came, a regiment of them, 600 in all, to enter themselves in David’s service, having known him at Gath, and being greatly in love with him for his virtue and piety, and having embraced the Jews’ religion. It would have been a sin for Samuel not to pray for his people Israel (1 Samuel 12:19; 1 Samuel 12:23). See how willing tender parents are to believe the best concerning their children, and, upon the least indication of good, to hope, even concerning those that have been untoward, that they will repent and reform. Had he humbly petitioned his father to employ him in the administration of justice, and studied to qualify himself for it (according to the rule, Ex. David would be well pleased to hear that his son, in his exile, was so desirous to return to Jerusalem, not only his father’s city, but the city of the living God,—that he looked up to God, to bring him back,—that he had vowed, if he were brought back, to serve the Lord, whose service he had hitherto neglected,—and that now, being brought back, he remembered his vow, and resolved to perform it. In this chapter we have, I. : Absalom’s government gained more prestige when one of David’s top aides defected to his side. You are free to opt out any time or opt in for other cookies to get a better experience. Study the bible online using commentary on 2 Samuel 15 and more! The Son of David found not such great faith in Israel as in a Roman centurion and a woman of Canaan. b. Wept as he went up; and he had his head covered and went barefoot: These were emblems of mourning. David knew worship was always important and he could worship when circumstances were bad. i. 15 After this Absalom () got himself a chariot and horses, and fifty men to run before him. Read 2 Samuel 15 commentary using Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Complete). When the innocent and unknowing are among the divisive, their, Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor. A Friend in Need or The Trail of Tears (2 Samuel 15:13 --16:23) 17. Moses himself could not bear it. Are you not a seer: David recognized that Zadok was a prophet. They knew David’s great affection to them and their office, notwithstanding his failings. Christ enlists none but volunteers.IV. Then the king said to Ittai the Gittite, “Why are you also going with us? Then someone told David, saying, “Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom.” And David said, “O LORD, I pray, turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness!” Now it happened when David had come to the top of the mountain, where he worshiped God—there was Hushai the Archite coming to meet him with his robe torn and dust on his head. 2. Commentary on 2 Samuel 19:9-15 (Read 2 Samuel 19:9-15) God's providence, by the priests' persuasions and Amasa's interest, brought the people to resolve the recall of the king. 2. b. David had come to the top of the mountain, where he worshipped God: David’s life was in danger and he had to flee. David’s dismission of them back into the city, v. 25, v. 26. iii. But he drew them in to accompany him, that the common people might think that they were in his interest, and that David was deserted by some of his best friends. It would move the compassion even of strangers to see a man fallen thus low from such a height, and this by the wickedness of his own son; a piteous case it was. He rose up early, and appeared in public before the rest of the king’s sons were stirring, and he stood beside the way of the gate, where the courts of judgment sat, as one mightily concerned to see justice done and public business despatched. Absalom’s Conspiracy. 2. 10:9, Ps. Sign up for an account to try it FREE for 30 days. b. A good opinion of his own fitness to rule. David made them of his garde du corps—his body-guard, and they adhered to him in his distress. We do not like going over Kedron. But David was the more apt to believe it because now he could call to mind the arts that Absalom had used to inveigle them, and perhaps reflected upon it with regret that he had not done more to counterwork him, and secure his own interest, which he had been too confident of. Indeed they have there with them their two sons, Ahimaaz, Zadok’s son, and Jonathan, Abiathar’s son; and by them you shall send me everything you hear.” So Hushai, David’s friend, went into the city. He knew he was better looking, better connected, better off, and had better political instincts than most anyone. He hopes the best (v. 25), and hopes for it from the favour of God, which he looks upon to be the fountain of all good: "If God favour me so far, I shall be settled again as formerly.’’ But he provides for the worst: "If he deny me this favour—if he thus say, I have no delight in thee —I know I deserve the continuance of his displeasure; his holy will be done.’’ See him here patiently awaiting the event: "Behold, here am I, as a servant expecting orders;’’ and see him willing to commit himself to God concerning it: "Let him do to me as seemeth good to him. The best that can be made of it is that Absalom, if he rebel against his father, must stand upon his guard against all mankind, and, if he will be deceived, let him be deceived. In his flight we are told, 1. Proverbs. Both David and Jesus suffered for sin, but Jesus suffered for, Wept as he went up; and he had his head covered and went barefoot. 1. He could not but weep to think that one who came out of his bowels, and had so often lain in his arms, should thus lift up the heel against him. David was struck by the greatness of this tragedy for the nation, for his family, and for himself. 1. The notice brought of this to David, and his flight from Jerusalem thereupon (v. 13-18). He is busy in His work, so will we be. i. Samuel – who anointed Absalom’s father – never went around with horses and chariots and an entourage. We need 2 cookies to store this setting. 2 He would get up early and stand by the side of the road leading to the city gate. David dissuaded him from going along with him, v. 19, v. 20. David, in this unhappy issue of that marriage, smarted for his being unequally yoked with an unbeliever. His open avowal of his pretensions to the crown at Hebron, whither he went under colour of a vow, and the strong party that appeared for him there (v. 7-12). Ambitious projects are often carried on by a show of humility, Col. 2:23 . Hereupon they returned to the city, to await the event. . But to show how good a judge and how good a king he will be is but to deceive himself and others. He croucheth, and humbleth himself, to draw them into his net, Ps. 2-samuel 15:10 But Absalom sent spies throughout all the tribes of Israel, saying, As soon as ye hear the sound of the trumpet, then ye shall say, Absalom reigneth in Hebron. Those that know how to obey well know how to rule. 1 Some time after that, Absalom bought a chariot and horses. Note, That is a friend indeed who loves at all times, and will adhere to us in adversity. This David endeavours to do.I. David himself, as a deep mourner, covered his head and face for shame and blushing, went bare-foot, as a prisoner or a slave, for mortification, and went weeping. “If Ittai, charmed with David’s person and character, though a foreigner and a stranger, felt that he could enlist beneath his banner for life – yea, and declared that he would do so there and then-how much more may you and I, if we know what Christ has done for us, and who He is and what He deserves at our hands, at this good hour plight our troth to Him and vow, ‘As the Lord liveth, surely in whatsoever place my Lord and Savior shall be, whether in death or life, even there also shall His servant be.’” (Spurgeon). They knew David’s great affection to them and their office, notwithstanding his failings. He is very solicitous for the safety of the ark: "By all means carry the ark back into the city, let not that be unsettled and exposed with me, lodge that again in the tent pitched for it; surely Absalom, bad as he is, will do that no harm.’’ David’s heart, like Eli’s trembles for the ark of God. Oh, that I were made judge in the land, and everyone who has any suit or cause would come to me; then I would give him justice. Upon a slight and general enquiry into their cause, he pronounced it good: Thy matters are right. In addition to David’s many wives, this shows that David was a man who sometimes indulged his passions instead of restraining them in a godly way. This is a very proper pious farewell, when we part with a friend, "Mercy and truth be with thee, and then thou art safe, and mayest be easy, wherever thou art.’’ David’s dependence was upon the mercy and truth of God for comfort and happiness, both for himself and his friends; see Ps. to him but would lift them up, shake their hand, and embrace them. 2 Samuel 16:15 "And Absalom, and all the people the men of Israel, came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel with him." Just now Providence brought Hushai to him. He takes a very bad course for the accomplishing of his wish. And they set down the ark of God, and Abiathar went up until all the people had finished crossing over from the city. He took up this strange resolve, so disagreeable to his character as a man of courage, either, 1. v. We might say that Absalom’s greatest sin was. : David’s humble and chastened spirit proved he knew God dealt with him righteously. The arts Absalom used to insinuate himself into the people’s affections (v. 1-6). 2 Samuel 15. He lives in the heavenlies, so will we be. Ittai bravely resolved not to leave him, v. 21. Commentary for 2 Samuel 15 . He calls Zadok a seer (v. 27), that is, a wise man, a man that can see into business and discern time and judgment: "Thou hast thy eyes in thy head (Eccl. It is said to be after forty years, v. 7. 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. Then Amnon hated her exceedingly — His mind, which at first had been impelled by lust, was now agitated by remorse, which drove it to a different extreme, like the vibration of a pendulum. Those that aim to usurp cry out of grievances, and pretend to design nothing but the redress of them: as Absalom here.(2.) The background of these verses is David's flight from Absalom. Click to enable/disable _ga - Google Analytics Cookie. A concubine was essentially a legal mistress. "Now,’’ thinks he, "the word of God begins to be fulfilled, and it is not for me to contend with it or fight against it; God is righteous and I submit.’’ Before unrighteous Absalom he could justify himself and stand it out; but before the righteous God he must condemn himself and yield to his judgments. The fidelity of the priests and Levites and their firm adherence to David and his interest. David came into Jerusalem as a brave, noble conqueror (2 Samuel 5:6-7). Every one knew Hebron to be a royal city; and it lay in the heart of Judah’s lot, in which tribe, probably, he thought his interest strong.II. If someone believed that a local court did not give them justice, they then appealed to the court of the king, where the king or a representative of the king heard their case. Matters concerted by him with Hushai (v. 32-37). 2 Samuel 15 Commentary, this commentary by Robert Hawker, contains 9,600 comments on the Old and New Testaments 2 Samuel 7:1-17 (2017) [NEW SERIES] English Standard Version 2 Samuel 7:1-17 ESV Easy-Print Commentary 2 Samuel 7:1-17 ESV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary English Standard Version and Student Study Handout for 2 Samuel 7:1-17 King James Version 2 Samuel 7:1-17 KJV Easy-Print Commentary 2 Samuel 7:1-17 KJV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary 2 Samuel 20:8-10: a note for a commentary," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 24.3 (Sept. 1981): 209-210 Edward A. Neiderhiser Books of Samuel as a Study in Leadership," Irish Biblical Studies 4.1 (Jan. 1982): 17-30 . on StudyLight.org David’s sin was ever before him – and in a strange combination of deep gratitude and horror over his forgiven sin, David never did it again. In so doing, he began to persuade people to follow him. Absalom (2 Samuel 13:13-37--15:12) 16. “This was done accordingly: great is the power of faithful prayer. : Once some started coming to Absalom’s side, it encouraged more and more to come. Click to enable/disable _gid - Google Analytics Cookie. But, [2.] c) The Ark of God. Note, It argues a good principle to be more concerned for the church’s prosperity than for our own, to prefer Jerusalem before our chief joy (Ps. No, return with thy brethren.’’ Generous souls are more concerned at the share others have in their troubles than at their own. He therefore bids him return to his post in Jerusalem, and serve the new king. And Absalom came into Jerusalem. Whom they should send to him—their two sons, Ahimaaz and Jonathan, whose coat, it might be hoped, would be their protection, and of whose prudence and faithfulness he had probably had experience. The party that joined with him proved at last very considerable. Under this pretence, 1. 137:6 ), the success of the gospel, and the flourishing of the church, above our own wealth, credit, ease, and safety, even when they are most in hazard. 2 Samuel 15:7. As many as would, of the people of Jerusalem, he took with him, and made a halt at some distance from the city, to draw them up, v. 17. The alarm this gave to David, and the resolutions he came to thereupon. Some would say that God let David off easy – that he deserved the death penalty for adultery and murder. It is good service to countermine the policy of the church’s enemies. The notice brought to David of Absalom’s rebellion, v. 13. He knew what a grace it puts upon greatness to be affable and courteous, and how much it wins upon common people: had he been sincere in it, it would have been his praise; but to fawn upon the people that he might betray them was abominable hypocrisy. David was overjoyed to hear that Absalom inclined to serve the Lord, and therefore readily gave him leave to go to Hebron, and to go thither with solemnity. The sword entailed upon David’s house had hitherto been among his children, but now it begins to be drawn against himself, with this aggravation, that he may thank himself for it, for, had he done justice upon the murderer, he would have prevented the traitor. The following cookies are also needed - You can choose if you want to allow them: You can read about our cookies and privacy settings in detail on our Privacy Policy Page. 12. Since these providers may collect personal data like your IP address we allow you to block them here. 2. We must weep with those that weep for sin. 33:13 ), or, "He will do what he will,’’ subscribing to his unchangeableness (Job. (24-30) He prays against Ahithophel's counsel. : David trusted in God, not in the ark of the covenant. (. Parents that are abused and ruined by their own children merit the tender sympathy of their friends as much as any of the sons or daughters of affliction. a. Zadok also, and all the Levites with him, bearing the ark of the covenant of God: The priests were loyal to David, even though it probably meant death for them if Absalom succeeded. Esther. Then you may defeat the counsel of Ahithophel for me: David sent his other aide Hushai back to Jerusalem to frustrate Ahithophel’s counsel to Absalom. The people desired a king like the nations; and such a one Absalom will be, appearing in pomp and magnificence, above what had been seen in Jerusalem. He got round him all he could that had business at the council-board, enquired what their business was; and, [1.] To see a prince thus reduced, one that had lived so great forced from his palace and in fear of his life, with a small retinue seeking shelter in a desert, to see the city of David, which he himself won, built, and fortified, made an unsafe abode for David himself. 38:22 . He went out of Jerusalem himself on foot, while his son Absalom had chariots and horses. To see their own prince thus wronged, who had been so great a blessing to their land, and had not done any thing to forfeit the affections of his people; to see him in this distress, and themselves unable to help him, might well draw floods of tears from their eyes. It was too large to be garrisoned by so small a force as David had now with him, He had reason to fear that the generality of the inhabitants were too well affected to Absalom to be true to him. Whenever anyone came near to bow down to him, that he would put out his hand and take him and kiss him, : Absalom was skilled at projecting a “man of the people” image. He that should himself have been judged to death for murder has the impudence to aim at being a judge of others. Ittai shall therefore be dismissed with a blessing: Mercy and truth be with thee, that is, God’s mercy and truth, mercy according to promise, the promise made to those who renounce other gods and put themselves under the wings off the divine Majesty. Whether Absalom formed this design merely in the height of his ambition and fondness to rule, or whether there was not in it also malice against his father and revenge for his banishment and confinement, though this punishment was so much less than he deserved, does not appear. : This means that Absalom did not want the chariot for speed, but to make an impressive procession. But we look for a kingdom which cannot be thus shaken and in the possession of which we cannot be disturbed. When he and his attendants passed over the brook Kidron (the very same brook that Christ passed over when he entered upon his sufferings, Jn. Those are good indeed that are good in their own place, not that pretend how good they would be in other people’s places. 12:17 ; Isa. on StudyLight.org This will be more his joy than to be brought back to his own palace and throne again. : Ironically, these were David’s last words to Absalom. 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 for him. This wasn’t a pity-party or soreness merely over the. We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. How soon do royal palaces and royal cities change their masters! Carry the ark of God back into the city: David trusted in God, not in the ark of the covenant. The concern of the country for him (v. 23). He had not opportunity for a long prayer, but he was not one of those that thought he should be heard for his much speaking. A fitter tool Absalom could not find in all the kingdom than one that was so great a statesman, and yet was disaffected to the present ministry. Jesus came into Jerusalem as a servant-king (Matthew 21:4-10). 8:11 ); and this is Absalom’s manner. It was a fervent prayer: "Lord, I pray thee, do this.’’ God is well pleased with the importunity of those that come to him with their petitions. Nothing, it seems, appeared to David more threatening in Absalom’s plot than that Ahithophel was in it; for one good head, in such a design, is worth a thousand good hands. Hezekiah wished for the recovery of his health for this reason, that he might go up to the house of the Lord, Isa. Or, 2. By policy. 2 Samuel 15:1-6. We have cause enough to suspect that he had not made any such vow; it does not appear that he was so religiously inclined. All is well that God does.’’ Observe with what satisfaction and holy complacency he speaks of the divine disposal: not only, "He can do what he will,’’ subscribing to his power (Job. He took his household with him, his wives and children, that he might protect them in this day of danger, and that they might be a comfort to him in this day of grief. Click to enable/disable essential site cookies. And Abiathar came up, and lo, Zadok came also, with all the Levites bearing the ark of the covenant of God (2 Samuel 15:24). We may request cookies to be set on your device. Click to enable/disable Google reCaptcha. 2. i. This David endeavours to do.I. Nehemiah. It is our duty to weep with those that weep, especially our superiors, and those that are better than we; for, if this be done in the green tree, what will be done in the dry? The project he laid was to get himself proclaimed king throughout all the tribes of Israel upon a signal given, v. 10. And do you not have Zadok and Abiathar the priests with you there? Absalom was determined to become king, so he began undermining David through deceitful and worldly-wise ways: by using psychology, by giving favorable judgments to garner support. Of the unkindness of his son. Absalom is no sooner restored to his place at court than he aims to be in the throne. 1 Chronicles. It is below him to be subordinate, though to the king his father; he must be supreme or nothing. Then he went to stand at the side of the road by the city's gate. How people feel about ambition is plain in the way they say, "I'm a go-getter" in a tone of pride and self-satisfaction. CHAPTER 15. Article Images Copyright © 2020 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. Return to the city in peace, and your two sons with you, Ahimaaz your son, and Jonathan the son of Abiathar. When Hezekiah humbled himself for his sin all Jerusalem joined with him, 2 Chr. It was good that the men who should be spiritually sensitive to Absalom’s evil and David’s good were indeed sensitive to it. Cancel any time. He felt he needed someone to look after the house. Yet he took time to stop at the top of the Mount of Olives, look back upon Jerusalem and the tabernacle, and. Now Absalom would rise early and stand beside the way to the gate. The king is himself old, and past business, or so taken up with his devotions that he never minds business; his sons are so addicted to their pleasures that, though they have the name of chief rulers, they take no care of the affairs committed to them.’’ He further seems to insinuate what a great want there was of him while he was banished and confined, and how much the public suffered by his exile; what his father said truly in Saul’s reign (Ps. Jesus came into Jerusalem as a servant-king (Matthew 21:4-10). Absalom's Conspiracy. If someone objected Absalom would simply say, “Tell me one specific thing that I have said or done.” In fact, Absalom could do all this and say, “I’m. But whence it is to be dated we are not told; not from David’s beginning his reign, for then it would fall in the last year of his life, which is not probable; but either from his first anointing by Samuel seven years before, or rather (I think) from the people’s desiring a king, and the first change of the government into a monarchy, which might be about ten years before David began to reign; it is fitly dated thence, to show that the same restless spirit was still working, and still they were given to change: as fond now of a new man as then of a new model. c. If I find favor in the eyes of the Lord, He will bring me back… if He says thus: “I have no delight in you,” here I am, let Him do to me as seems good to Him: David’s humble and chastened spirit proved he knew God dealt with him righteously. His mother was a king’s daughter; on that perhaps he valued himself, and despised his father, who was but the son of Jesse. (1-6) Absalom steals the hearts of the men of Israel. Robert Bergen, in 1, 2 Samuel: An Exegetical and Theological Exposition of Holy Scripture (The New American Commentary), explains that “she was the daughter of one of David’s best fighters, the granddaughter of his most trusted counselor, and the wife of one of his inner circle of honored soldiers.” The horror of his guilt struck him with a sudden detestation of her whom he deemed the cause of it, and he hated his sister when he should have hated himself. This was reflected in the Psalm that David wrote during this time. 9:12 ), or, "He has a right to do what he will,’’ subscribing to his sovereignty (Job. To gain the power he aims at, he endeavours to instil into the people’s minds,(1.) Two things recommend a man to popular esteem—greatness and goodness.I. By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. Turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness. That the people might say, "O that Absalom were a judge!’’ (and they are apt enough to desire changes), he recommends himself to them, [1.] Note, We may pray in faith, and should pray with fervency, that God will turn that counsel into foolishness which is taken against his people.II. Click to enable/disable _gat_* - Google Analytics Cookie. 2 Samuel 15 Commentary, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. (7-12) David leaves Jerusalem. When Amnon raped Tamar, David did nothing. It was a pity that any disturbance should be given to a state so happy as this was, when the prince and the priests had such an entire affection for the confidence in each other.IV. Those who think this way do not understand how grace and forgiveness work in the heart of the redeemed. (31-37) David hears of Ahithophel’s defection to Absalom. 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