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Verse 2 Samuel 15:11. _WENT TWO HUNDRED MEN_] These were probably
soldiers, whom he supposed would be of considerable consequence to
him. They had been seduced by his specious conduct, but knew nothin...
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5. ABSALOM'S CONSPIRACY AND DAVID'S FLIGHT
CHAPTER 15
_ 1. Absalom steals the hearts of the men of Israel (2 Samuel 15:1)_
2. His conspiracy (2 Samuel 15:7)
3. The flight of the king (2 Samue
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2 Samuel 15:1 to 2 Samuel 16:14. REVOLT OF ABSALOM. FLIGHT OF DAVID
(J).
2 Samuel 15:1. Absalom makes himself popular by professing an interest
in the litigation of the people....
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_two hundred men … that were called_ Invited to the sacrificial
feast as Absalom's guests. In all probability they were men of
distinction, and would naturally be regarded, both at Jerusalem and at
He...
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Absalom's conspiracy
7. _after forty years_ There is no obvious date from which forty years
could be reckoned in this way without specifying what point of time
was intended. In place of _forty_we must...
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Absalom's Rebellion
For the Psalms illustrative of this period see Introd. ch. VIII. § 6,
p. 48....
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WITH ABSALOM WENT TWO HUNDRED MEN— _But there followed Absalom two
hundred men, who, called from Jerusalem, went after him with a simple
heart, and who were entirely ignorant of the whole affair._ Hou...
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IV. ABSALOM'S REVOLT, 2 Samuel 15:1 to 2 Samuel 19:43.
1. The Rebellion's Beginning, 2 Samuel 15:1-37.
_Absalom's Conspiracy._...
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_AND WITH ABSALOM WENT TWO HUNDRED MEN OUT OF JERUSALEM, THAT WERE
CALLED; AND THEY WENT IN THEIR SIMPLICITY, AND THEY KNEW NOT ANY
THING._
Two hundred men ... that were called - from their quality,...
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THE REBELLION OF ABSALOM
His party is so strong that David is obliged to flee from Jerusalem.
He is joined by Ittai the Gittite, and by Zadok and Abiathar the
priests, and by Hushai the Archite. The...
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CALLED] i.e. invited to share in the festivities. They were probably
men of influence and position....
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DAVID, THE GREAT KING OF ISRAEL
2 SAMUEL
_HELEN POCOCK_
CHAPTER 15
ABSALOM MAKES A SECRET PLAN AGAINST KING DAVID
V1 After this, Absalom got a *chariot and some horses. He also got 50
men who ra...
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WENT IN THEIR SIMPLICITY. — The two hundred guests whom Absalom had
invited to take part with him in his sacrifices, were doubtless
prominent and influential citizens of Jerusalem. That they were
enti...
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וְ אֶת ־אַבְשָׁלֹ֗ום הָלְכ֞וּ
מָאתַ֤יִם אִישׁ֙...
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CHAPTER XIX.
_ ABSALOM'S REVOLT_
2 Samuel 15:1.
WHEN Absalom obtained from his father the position he had so eagerly
desired at Jerusalem, he did not allow the grass to grow under his
feet. The term...
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THE PLOT OF THE AMBITIOUS SON
2 Samuel 15:1
David's government had become lax. Many causes were awaiting trial.
Cases demanding his royal decision had accumulated. Suitors could get
nothing done. Dis...
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That Absalom's attitude of obeisance before David was feigned is
proved by his conspiracy. That Joab cared nothing personally for
Absalom is evident from his refusal to see him any further. Absalom's...
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And with Absalom went two hundred men out of Jerusalem, [that were]
(g) called; and they went in their simplicity, and they knew not any
thing.
(g) And bid to his feast in Hebron....
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_Design. Their hearts had been stolen, ver. 6. They only meant to do
honour to the prince, but by no means to join in his rebellion, like
the rest. (Calmet)_...
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(10) But Absalom sent spies throughout all the tribes of Israel,
saying, As soon as ye hear the sound of the trumpet, then ye shall
say, Absalom reigneth in Hebron. (11) And with Absalom went two
hund...
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In the sketch proposed of these books of scripture there is of course
no pretension to notice every point of interest they contain, but only
a general comprehensive view, as far as the Lord enables me...
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THE FOLLOWING COMMENTARY COVERS CHAPTER S 14 THROUGH 20.
David's partiality for Absalom had yet other and more painful results,
and heavy chastisements. It is painful to see the conqueror of Goliath
d...
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And with Absalom went two hundred men out of Jerusalem, [that were]
called; and they went in their simplicity, and they knew not any
thing.
Ver. 11. _And with Absalom went two hundred men out of Jeru...
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_With Absalom went two hundred men that were called_ That is, that
were invited by him to feast with him on his sacrifice, and were such
as he had picked out as fit for his purpose; principal persons...
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1 Absalom, by faire speeches and courtesies, stealeth the hearts of
Israel.
7 Vnder pretence of a vow he obtaineth leaue to go to Hebron.
10 He maketh there a great conspiracie.
13 Dauid vpon the n...
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And with Absalom went two hundred men out of Jerusalem that were
called, members of the king's household; such as usually accompanied
the royal princes, invited to the sacrificial feast; AND THEY WENT...
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THE INSURRECTION BEGUN...
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Absalom knew how to take full advantage of his outward acceptance by
his father Now there was no difficulty in beginning to exalt himself
in the eyes of Israel. His chariots and horses and fifty men t...
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7-12 See how willing tender parents are to believe the best
concerning their children. But how easy and how wicked is it, for
children to take advantage of good parents, and to deceive them with
the...
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THAT WERE CALLED; such as Absalom had picked out as fit for his
purpose; such as were of some quality and reputation with the king and
people, which would give a great countenance to his undertaking,...
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2 Samuel 15:11 Absalom H53 went H1980 (H8804) hundred H3967 men H376
invited H7121 (H8803) Jerusalem H3389 went...
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CONTENTS: Absalom steals the love of ten tribes. David's flight.
CHARACTERS: God, David, Absalom, Ittai, Zadok, Abiathar, Hushai,
Ahimaaz, Jonathan, Ahitophel.
CONCLUSION: He who steals one heart aw...
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2 Samuel 15:7. _After forty years._ Some contend that this refers to
the time when David was secretly anointed; but as no other record is
dated from that time, Josephus seems right in saying “four yea...
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_Absalom prepared him chariots and horses, and fifty men to run before
him._
ABSALOM; OR, THE FAST YOUNG MAN
The Bible resembles a portrait gallery adorned with the faces of
remarkable historic men,...
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2 SAMUEL—NOTE ON 2 SAMUEL 15:1 The account of Absalom’s rebellion
against David is divided into six parts: (1) Absalom’s conspiracy
and proclaiming himself king (2 Samuel 15:1); (2) David’s escape
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CRITICAL AND EXPOSITORY NOTES.
2 Samuel 15:1. “AFTER THIS.” Keil, Erdmann and Thenius attach the
idea of _immediateness_ to the Hebrew adverb here used, but other
scholars consider this doubtful. The...
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EXPOSITION
2 SAMUEL 15:1
AFTER THIS. The Hebrew is a more precise phrase than that on which we
have commented on 2 Samuel 10:1 and 2 Samuel 13:1, and implies that
Absalom be
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And Absalom went out from the gate of the city, and when people would
come from Israel to bring a matter for judgment, he would say, Oh what
a shame that my father wouldn't appoint me as judge in Isra...
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1 Samuel 16:3; 1 Samuel 22:15; 1 Samuel 9:13; Genesis 20:5; Matthe
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Called — Such as Absalom had picked out as fit for his purpose; such
as were of some reputation with the king and people, which would give
a countenance to his undertaking, and give occasion to people...