Ahithophel advises the instant pursuit and capture of David. I, he
says, will bring back all the people unto thee, as a bride returns to
her husband; thou seekest the life of only one man, there shall be
peace for all the people; read 2 Samuel 17:3 thus with LXX. Hushai
advised delay, till an overwh... [ Continue Reading ]
DAVID COMES TO MAHANAIM (J).
2 Samuel 17:15. Meanwhile David was in constant communication with his
agents in Jerusalem through Jonathan and Ahimaaz. But one day,
apparently when the news of Ahithophel's advice was being conveyed to
David, they were seen and pursued, but escaped by being hidden in... [ Continue Reading ]