CRITICAL AND EXPOSITORY NOTES.—
2 Samuel 14:1. “NOW JOAB,” etc. Most commentators attribute
Joab’s action in this matter to motives of self-interest. It appears
highly probably that Absalom was now the heir to the throne (see on 2
Samuel 13:29), and Joab was therefore anxious to secure his goodwill... [ Continue Reading ]
CRITICAL AND EXPOSITORY NOTES.—
2 Samuel 14:26. “HE POLLED HIS HEAD,” _i.e._, cut his hair. “TWO
HUNDRED SHEKELS AFTER THE KING’S WEIGHT.” The king’s shekel is
probably a different weight from the sacred shekel, and probably less
than that. Kitto mentions reading of a lady’s hair that weighed more... [ Continue Reading ]