2 Samuel 18:30

“And the king said unto him, Turn aside, and stand here. And he turned aside, and stood still.”

My Notes

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And the king said unto him, turn aside, and stand here,.... On the side of him, not far from him, until the other…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Stand here - He intended to confront two messengers, and compare their accounts.

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, 1882–19212 Samuel 18:19-32

The news carried to David

19. hath avenged him of his enemies Lit. judged him out of the hand of his enemies: pronounced…