2 Samuel 19:7
“Now therefore arise, go forth, and speak comfortably unto thy servants: for I swear by the LORD, if thou go not forth, there will not tarry one with thee this night: and that will be worse unto thee than all the evil that befell thee from thy youth until now.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Now therefore arise, go forth,.... Arise from his couch, he was watering with his tears, and go forth from his house,…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Samuel 19:1-8
Soon after the messengers had brought the news of the defeat and death of Absalom to the court of Mahanaim, Joab and his…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
speak comfortably Speak to them in a friendly way, encourage them, and appease their discontent.
I swear, &c. This is…
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