2 Samuel 15:27
“The king said also unto Zadok the priest, Art not thou a seer? return into the city in peace, and your two sons with you, Ahimaaz thy son, and Jonathan the son of Abiathar.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the king said unto Zadok the priest, art not thou a seer?.... A prophet, as well as a priest; see Sa1 9:9; or a…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Art not those a seer? - If the text be correct, the sense would be, “Art thou not a seer? therefore go back to the city,…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Art not thou a seer? return into the city in peace - That is, As thou art the only organ of the public worship, that…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Samuel 15:24-30
Here we have, I. The fidelity of the priests and Levites and their firm adherence to David and his interest. They knew…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Art not thou a seer An obscure expression variously explained. (1) Art thou a seer? The high-priest is supposed to be…
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