And smite the city - David’s kind nature induced him to spare Jerusalem the horrors of a siege and the risk of being taken by assault. He ha…

Let us flee. —The sequel abundantly proved the wisdom of David’s course. Ahithophel also (2 Samuel 17:1–2) and Hushai …

And there came a messenger to David, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom. And David said unto all his servants that were …

And David said unto all his servants that [were] with him at
Jerusalem
His courtiers …

David determined to leave Jerusalem. He took this resolve as a penitent submitting to the rod. Before unrighteous Absalom, he could justify himself…