2 Samuel 16

2 Samuel 16:1

AN HUNDRED OF SUMMER FRUITS] a hundred cakes into which summer fruits were compressed.... [ Continue Reading ]

2 Samuel 16:1-23

ZIBA, SHIMEI, AND AHITHOPHEL David, during his flight, is assisted by Ziba, but is cursed by Shimei. The cause of Absalom is promoted by the wise counsel of Ahithophel.... [ Continue Reading ]

2 Samuel 16:2

With true Oriental deference he does not venture to say they are for the king's own use,... [ Continue Reading ]

2 Samuel 16:8

ALL THE BLOOD OF THE HOUSE OF SAUL] The reference is probably to the incident recorded in 2 Samuel 21:1.... [ Continue Reading ]

2 Samuel 16:11

THE LORD HATH BIDDEN HIM] David recognised that all his misfortunes were the consequence of his sin. The Lord had punished him through his own son, whom he had forgiven and restored. Why not also through Shimei?... [ Continue Reading ]

2 Samuel 16:14

CAME WEARY] RM 'came to Ayephim.'... [ Continue Reading ]

2 Samuel 16:23

ENQUIRED AT THE ORACLE OF GOD] i.e. consulted God by means of the Urim and Thummim.... [ Continue Reading ]