2 Samuel 18:24
“And David sat between the two gates: and the watchman went up to the roof over the gate unto the wall, and lifted up his eyes, and looked, and behold a man running alone.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And David sat between the two gates,.... Of the city of Mahanaim; which being a fortified place had two walls, one…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
David sat between the two gates - He was probably in the seat of justice. Before the gate of the city it is supposed…
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
between the two gates In the space between the inner and outer gates of the city gateway.
to the roof over the gate unto…
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