- Bible
- 2 Samuel
- Chapter 18
- Verse 23
2 Samuel 18:23
“But howsoever, said he, let me run. And he said unto him, Run. Then Ahimaaz ran by the way of the plain, and overran Cushi.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
But howsoever (said he) let me run,.... Be it as it may, I beg I may have leave; and being so very importunate, it was…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The plain - The floor of the valley through which the Jordan runs. The Cushite did not run by that road, but took the…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Samuel 18:19-33
Absalom's business is done; and we are now told,
I. How David was informed of it. He staid behind at the city of…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
by the way of the plain "The plain" (Heb. kikkar) is the technical term for the floor of the valley through which the…