2 Samuel 13:39
“And the soul of king David longed to go forth unto Absalom: for he was comforted concerning Amnon, seeing he was dead.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the soul of King David longed to go forth unto Absalom,.... In like manner it is supplied and paraphrased in the…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Longed to go forth - Rather, “longed after Absalom,” literally, was consumed in going forth, with a sense of…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
David longed to go forth unto Absalom - We find that he had a very strong paternal affection for this young man, who…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Samuel 13:30-39
Here is, I. The fright that David was put into by a false report brought to Jerusalem that Absalom had slain all the…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Andthe soul of king David, &c. The Heb. of this verse is obscure, and has been made to bear almost opposite meanings.…
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