2 Samuel 19:11
“And king David sent to Zadok and to Abiathar the priests, saying, Speak unto the elders of Judah, saying, Why are ye the last to bring the king back to his house? seeing the speech of all Israel is come to the king, even to his house.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And King David sent to Zadok and to Abiathar the priests,.... Who were at Jerusalem, and in his interest; perhaps by…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Speak unto the elders of Judah - David was afraid to fall out with this tribe: they were in possession of Jerusalem, and…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Samuel 19:9-15
It is strange that David did not immediately upon the defeat and dispersion of Absalom's forces march with all…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
the elders of Judah The representatives of the tribe, who would naturally be its leaders in the restoration of the king.…
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