2 Samuel 15:7
“And it came to pass after forty years, that Absalom said unto the king, I pray thee, let me go and pay my vow, which I have vowed unto the LORD, in Hebron.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And it came to pass after forty years,.... Or four years; so long it was from the reconciliation of Absalom to David, as…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Forty years - An obvious clerical error, though a very ancient one for four years, which may date from Absalom’s return…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
After forty years - There is no doubt that this reading is corrupt, though supported by the commonly printed Vulgate,…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Samuel 15:7-12
We have here the breaking out of Absalom's rebellion, which he had long been contriving. It is said to be after forty…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–19212 Samuel 15:7-12
Absalom's conspiracy
7. after forty years There is no obvious date from which forty years could be reckoned in this way…
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