2 Samuel 17:24
“Then David came to Mahanaim. And Absalom passed over Jordan, he and all the men of Israel with him.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Absalom made Amasa captain of the host instead of Joab,.... Who was along with David:
which Amasa was a man's son…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Mahanaim - See 2Sa 2:8. The same reasons which induced Abner to choose it for Ishbosheth probablv made it a good…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Samuel 17:22-29
Here is, I. The transporting of David and his forces over Jordan, pursuant to the advice he had received from his…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–19212 Samuel 17:24-26
Progress of the Rebellion
24. to Mahanaim See note on ch. 2Sa 2:8. It was chosen for David's head-quarters as the most…