2 Samuel 18 - Introduction
* Absalom's army defeated. (1-8) He is slain. (9-18) David's over-sorrow. (19-33)... [ Continue Reading ]
* Absalom's army defeated. (1-8) He is slain. (9-18) David's over-sorrow. (19-33)... [ Continue Reading ]
1-8 How does David render good for evil! Absalom would have only David smitten; David would have only Absalom spared. This seems to be a resemblance of man's wickedness towards God, and God's mercy to man, of which it is hard to say which is most amazing. Now the Israelites see what it is to take co... [ Continue Reading ]
9-18 Let young people look upon Absalom, hanging on a tree, accursed, forsaken of heaven and earth; there let them read the Lord's abhorrence of rebellion against parents. Nothing can preserve men from misery and contempt, but heavenly wisdom and the grace of God.... [ Continue Reading ]
19-33 By directing David to give God thanks for his victory, Ahimaaz prepared him for the news of his son's death. The more our hearts are fixed and enlarged, in thanksgiving to God for our mercies, the better disposed we shall be to bear with patience the afflictions mixed with them. Some think Da... [ Continue Reading ]