2 Samuel 17:20
“And when Absalom's servants came to the woman to the house, they said, Where is Ahimaaz and Jonathan? And the woman said unto them, They be gone over the brook of water. And when they had sought and could not find them, they returned to Jerusalem.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And it came to pass after they were departed,.... The servants of Absalom:
that they came up out of the well; the sons…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
As soon as ever she had hid the men she went into the house, as if busy about her usual occupations. Had Absalom’s…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Samuel 17:15-21
We must now leave David's enemies pleasing themselves with the thoughts of a sure victory by following Hushai's counsel,…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
The brook of water The word Michal, translated brook, is found here only. It may have been some local name. The woman…
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