* Joab causes David to cease mourning. (1-8) David returns to Jordan.
(9-15) He pardons Shimei. (16-23) Mephibosheth excused. (24-30)
David's parting with Barzillai. (31-39) Israel quarrels with Judah.
(40-43)... [ Continue Reading ]
1-8 To continue to lament for so bad a son as Absalom, was very
unwise, and very unworthy. Joab censures David, but not with proper
respect and deference to his sovereign. A plain case may be fairly
pleaded with those above us, and they may be reproved for what they do
amiss, but it must not be with... [ Continue Reading ]
9-15 God's providence, by the priests' persuasions and Amasa's
interest, brought the people to resolve the recall of the king. David
stirred not till he received this invitation. Our Lord Jesus will rule
in those that invite him to the throne in their hearts, and not till
he is invited. He first bow... [ Continue Reading ]
16-23 Those who now slight and abuse the Son of David, would be glad
to make their peace when he shall come in his glory; but it will be
too late. Shimei lost no time. His abuse had been personal, and with
the usual right feeling of good men, David could more easily forgive
it.... [ Continue Reading ]
24-30 David recalls the forfeiture of Mephibosheth's estate; and he
expressed joy for the king's return. A good man contentedly bears his
own losses, while he sees Israel in peace, and the Son of David
exalted.... [ Continue Reading ]
31-39 Barzillai thought he had done himself honour in doing the king
any service. Thus, when the saints shall be called to inherit the
kingdom, they will be amazed at the recompence being so very far
beyond the service, Matthew 25:37. A good man would not go any where
to be burdensome; or, will rath... [ Continue Reading ]
40-43 The men of Israel though themselves despised, and the fiercer
words of the men of Judah produced very bad effects. Much evil might
be avoided, if men would watch against pride, and remember that a soft
answer turneth away wrath. Though we have right and reason on our
side, if we speak it with... [ Continue Reading ]