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2 Samuel 18:10

2 Samuel 18:10
And a certain man saw it, and told Joab, and said, Behold, I saw Absalom hanged in an oak.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And a certain man saw it,.... Saw him in the above posture, one of David's soldiers:

and told Joab, and said, behold,…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

I saw Absalom hanged in an oak - He must have hung there a considerable time. this man saw him hanging; how long he had…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Samuel 18:9-18

Here is Absalom quite at a loss, at his wit's end first, and then at his life's end. He that began the fight, big with…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–19212 Samuel 18:9-18

Absalom's Death

9. And Absalom, &c. And Absalom happened to find himself in the presence of David's servants: now…