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But Absalom fled, and went to Talmai the son of Ammihur, king of Geshur. And [David] mourned for his son every day.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

See the marginal reference.

Ammihud (see the margin) is found as a Punic name.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Went to Talmai. This refers to his maternal grandfather (see Note on 2 Samuel 3:2–5). This verse may be considered par…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

But Absalom fled
As before related, but here repeated for the sake of what follows:

and went to T…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Jonadab was as guilty of Ammon's death as of his sin; those who counsel us to do wickedly prove to be such false friends. Instead of loathing Absal…

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