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Matthew Henry Commentary on the Bible

2 Samuel 19 - Introduction

* 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)

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See also 2 Samuel 19 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

    _JOAB BLAMES DAVID, ON ACCOUNT OF HIS IMMODERATE GRIEF FOR ABSALOM. THE TRIBE OF JUDAH GO TO MEET THE KING AT GILGAL. DAVID SPARES SHIMEI, AND RESTORES TO MEPHIBOSHETH THE HALF OF HIS LAND. THE TEN TR...

  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

    A DIGEST OF CHAPTER 19 2 Samuel 19:1-8 _The king's grief assuaged._ Many of the people received the impression that David was sorry that Absalom's revolt had been stopped. They even felt that if all...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:9 anguish (a-16) Others, 'bewilderment.'...

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO SECOND SAMUEL 19 David indulging to too much grief for the death of his son, is rebuked by Joab, and threatened with a revolt of the people from him, if he did not change his conduct,...

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

    _A.M. 2981. B.C. 1023._ Joab prevails on David to refrain, 2 Samuel 19:1. He is brought back to his kingdom by the men of Judah, 2 Samuel 19:9. Pardons Shimei, 2 Samuel 19:16. Restores to Mephiboshet...

  • KJV Original Language Details

    1 Ioab causeth the king to cease his mourning. 9 The Israelites are earnest to bring the king backe. 11 Dauid sendeth to the Priests to incite them of Iudah. 18 Shimei is pardoned. 24 Mephibosheth...

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