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2 Samuel 17:21

2 Samuel 17:21
And it came to pass, after they were departed, that they came up out of the well, and went and told king David, and said unto David, Arise, and pass quickly over the water: for thus hath Ahithophel counselled against you.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Then David arose, and all the people that were with him, and passed over Jordan,.... Taking the advice of Hushai:

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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, 1882–19212 Samuel 17:16-22

Hushai sends word to David by Jonathan and Ahimaaz

16. Lodge not this night A prudent precaution, for Absalom might…

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