2 Samuel 19:8
“Then the king arose, and sat in the gate. And they told unto all the people, saying, Behold, the king doth sit in the gate. And all the people came before the king: for Israel had fled every man to his tent.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Than the king arose, and sat in the gate,.... Of the city, a public place, where the inhabitants met on divers accounts…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
David saw the justice of what Joab said, and the new danger which threatened him if he did not rouse himself from his…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The king - sat in the gate - The place where justice was administered to the people.
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
in the gate Where kings and rulers were accustomed to give audience to their subjects. See note on ch. 2Sa 15:2.
for…
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