2 Samuel 15:20
“Whereas thou camest but yesterday, should I this day make thee go up and down with us? seeing I go whither I may, return thou, and take back thy brethren: mercy and truth be with thee.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Whereas thou camest but yesterday,.... From Gath, or from an expedition he and his men had been on:
should I this day…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Thou camest but yesterday - Meaning, “Thou art not a native Israelite, but only a sojourner for a few years, it is not…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Mercy and truth be with thee - May God ever show thee mercy, as thou showest it to me, and his truth ever preserve thee…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Samuel 15:13-23
Here is, I. The notice brought to David of Absalom's rebellion, Sa2 15:13. The matter was bad enough, and yet it seems…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
I go whither I may Not knowing where he might find a home, as in the old days of his flight from Saul. Cp. 1Sa…
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