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Kretzmann's Popular Commentary

2 Samuel 15:11

And with Absalom went two hundred men out of Jerusalem that were called, members of the king's household; such as usually accompanied the royal princes, invited to the sacrificial feast; and they went in their simplicity, and they knew not anything, they were in total ignorance of Absalom's intentions.

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  • Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

    Verse 2 Samuel 15:11. _WENT TWO HUNDRED MEN_] These were probably soldiers, whom he supposed would be of considerable consequence to him. They had been seduced by his specious conduct, but knew nothin...

  • Annotated Bible by A.C. Gaebelein

    5. ABSALOM'S CONSPIRACY AND DAVID'S FLIGHT CHAPTER 15 _ 1. Absalom steals the hearts of the men of Israel (2 Samuel 15:1)_ 2. His conspiracy (2 Samuel 15:7) 3. The flight of the king (2 Samue

  • Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

    2 Samuel 15:1 to 2 Samuel 16:14. REVOLT OF ABSALOM. FLIGHT OF DAVID (J). 2 Samuel 15:1. Absalom makes himself popular by professing an interest in the litigation of the people....

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    _two hundred men … that were called_ Invited to the sacrificial feast as Absalom's guests. In all probability they were men of distinction, and would naturally be regarded, both at Jerusalem and at He...

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    Absalom's conspiracy 7. _after forty years_ There is no obvious date from which forty years could be reckoned in this way without specifying what point of time was intended. In place of _forty_we must...

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    Absalom's Rebellion For the Psalms illustrative of this period see Introd. ch. VIII. § 6, p. 48....

  • Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

    WITH ABSALOM WENT TWO HUNDRED MEN— _But there followed Absalom two hundred men, who, called from Jerusalem, went after him with a simple heart, and who were entirely ignorant of the whole affair._ Hou...

  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

    IV. ABSALOM'S REVOLT, 2 Samuel 15:1 to 2 Samuel 19:43. 1. The Rebellion's Beginning, 2 Samuel 15:1-37. _Absalom's Conspiracy._...

  • Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

    _AND WITH ABSALOM WENT TWO HUNDRED MEN OUT OF JERUSALEM, THAT WERE CALLED; AND THEY WENT IN THEIR SIMPLICITY, AND THEY KNEW NOT ANY THING._ Two hundred men ... that were called - from their quality,...

  • Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

    CALLED] i.e. invited to share in the festivities. They were probably men of influence and position....

  • Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

    THE REBELLION OF ABSALOM His party is so strong that David is obliged to flee from Jerusalem. He is joined by Ittai the Gittite, and by Zadok and Abiathar the priests, and by Hushai the Archite. The...

  • EasyEnglish Bible Commentaries

    DAVID, THE GREAT KING OF ISRAEL 2 SAMUEL _HELEN POCOCK_ CHAPTER 15 ABSALOM MAKES A SECRET PLAN AGAINST KING DAVID V1 After this, Absalom got a *chariot and some horses. He also got 50 men who ra...

  • Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

    WENT IN THEIR SIMPLICITY. — The two hundred guests whom Absalom had invited to take part with him in his sacrifices, were doubtless prominent and influential citizens of Jerusalem. That they were enti...

  • ETCBC data on Hebrew bible

    וְ אֶת ־אַבְשָׁלֹ֗ום הָלְכ֞וּ מָאתַ֤יִם אִישׁ֙...

  • Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

    CHAPTER XIX. _ ABSALOM'S REVOLT_ 2 Samuel 15:1. WHEN Absalom obtained from his father the position he had so eagerly desired at Jerusalem, he did not allow the grass to grow under his feet. The term...

  • Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

    THE PLOT OF THE AMBITIOUS SON 2 Samuel 15:1 David's government had become lax. Many causes were awaiting trial. Cases demanding his royal decision had accumulated. Suitors could get nothing done. Dis...

  • G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

    That Absalom's attitude of obeisance before David was feigned is proved by his conspiracy. That Joab cared nothing personally for Absalom is evident from his refusal to see him any further. Absalom's...

  • Geneva Study Bible Commentary

    And with Absalom went two hundred men out of Jerusalem, [that were] (g) called; and they went in their simplicity, and they knew not any thing. (g) And bid to his feast in Hebron....

  • George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary

    _Design. Their hearts had been stolen, ver. 6. They only meant to do honour to the prince, but by no means to join in his rebellion, like the rest. (Calmet)_...

  • Hawker's Poor man's commentary

    (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. (11) And with Absalom went two hund...

  • Introductory Lectures - Commentary by William Kelly

    In the sketch proposed of these books of scripture there is of course no pretension to notice every point of interest they contain, but only a general comprehensive view, as far as the Lord enables me...

  • John Darby's Synopsis

    THE FOLLOWING COMMENTARY COVERS CHAPTER S 14 THROUGH 20. David's partiality for Absalom had yet other and more painful results, and heavy chastisements. It is painful to see the conqueror of Goliath d...

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    AND WITH ABSALOM WENT TWO HUNDRED MEN OUT OF JERUSALEM, [THAT WERE] CALLED,.... Invited by him to go with him and partake of his peace offerings, as the payment of his vow in Hebron; part of which was...

  • John Trapp Complete Commentary

    And with Absalom went two hundred men out of Jerusalem, [that were] called; and they went in their simplicity, and they knew not any thing. Ver. 11. _And with Absalom went two hundred men out of Jeru...

  • Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    _With Absalom went two hundred men that were called_ That is, that were invited by him to feast with him on his sacrifice, and were such as he had picked out as fit for his purpose; principal persons...

  • KJV Original Language Details

    1 Absalom, by faire speeches and courtesies, stealeth the hearts of Israel. 7 Vnder pretence of a vow he obtaineth leaue to go to Hebron. 10 He maketh there a great conspiracie. 13 Dauid vpon the n...

  • Leslie M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

    Absalom knew how to take full advantage of his outward acceptance by his father Now there was no difficulty in beginning to exalt himself in the eyes of Israel. His chariots and horses and fifty men t...

  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible

    7-12 See how willing tender parents are to believe the best concerning their children. But how easy and how wicked is it, for children to take advantage of good parents, and to deceive them with the...

  • Matthew Poole's Concise Commentary On The Bible

    THAT WERE CALLED; such as Absalom had picked out as fit for his purpose; such as were of some quality and reputation with the king and people, which would give a great countenance to his undertaking,...

  • Patchworkid's Personal Study Bible Notes

    2 Samuel 15:11 Absalom H53 went H1980 (H8804) hundred H3967 men H376 invited H7121 (H8803) Jerusalem H3389 went...

  • Summarized Bible Commentary

    CONTENTS: Absalom steals the love of ten tribes. David's flight. CHARACTERS: God, David, Absalom, Ittai, Zadok, Abiathar, Hushai, Ahimaaz, Jonathan, Ahitophel. CONCLUSION: He who steals one heart aw...

  • Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    2 Samuel 15:7. _After forty years._ Some contend that this refers to the time when David was secretly anointed; but as no other record is dated from that time, Josephus seems right in saying “four yea...

  • The Biblical Illustrator

    _Absalom prepared him chariots and horses, and fifty men to run before him._ ABSALOM; OR, THE FAST YOUNG MAN The Bible resembles a portrait gallery adorned with the faces of remarkable historic men,...

  • The ESV Global Study Bible's Study Notes

    2 SAMUEL—NOTE ON 2 SAMUEL 15:1 The account of Absalom’s rebellion against David is divided into six parts: (1) Absalom’s conspiracy and proclaiming himself king (2 Samuel 15:1); (2) David’s escape

  • The Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

    CRITICAL AND EXPOSITORY NOTES. 2 Samuel 15:1. “AFTER THIS.” Keil, Erdmann and Thenius attach the idea of _immediateness_ to the Hebrew adverb here used, but other scholars consider this doubtful. The...

  • The Pulpit Commentaries

    EXPOSITION 2 SAMUEL 15:1 AFTER THIS. The Hebrew is a more precise phrase than that on which we have commented on 2 Samuel 10:1 and 2 Samuel 13:1, and implies that Absalom be

  • Through The Bible C2000 Serie by Chuck Smith

    And Absalom went out from the gate of the city, and when people would come from Israel to bring a matter for judgment, he would say, Oh what a shame that my father wouldn't appoint me as judge in Isra...

  • Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

    1 Samuel 16:3; 1 Samuel 22:15; 1 Samuel 9:13; Genesis 20:5; Matthe

  • Wesley's Explanatory Notes

    Called — Such as Absalom had picked out as fit for his purpose; such as were of some reputation with the king and people, which would give a countenance to his undertaking, and give occasion to people...

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