2 Samuel 19:18
“And there went over a ferry boat to carry over the king's household, and to do what he thought good. And Shimei the son of Gera fell down before the king, as he was come over Jordan;”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And there went over a ferry boat to carry over the king's household,.... His wives and children, who could not so well…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
As he was come over Jordan - Render, “when he was crossing,” i. e., just embarking for the purpose of crossing. The…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
There went over a ferry-boat - This is the first mention of any thing of the kind. Some think a bridge or raft is what…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Samuel 19:16-23
Perhaps Jordan was never passed with so much solemnity, nor with so many remarkable occurrences, as it was now, since…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
And there went over a ferry-boat And the ferry-boat was passing to and fro, placed at the service of the king by the men…