His head covered — See the marginal references and Jeremiah 14:3-4; Ezekiel 24:17. This was a sign of deep mourning.

David probably wept partly because of his troubles, but also because of his sin, which the thought of his troubles no doubt brought to his mind, an…

And David went up by the ascent of [Mount] Olivet
So called from the olive trees that grew upon it, which is often m…

David is very careful for the safety of the ark. It is right to be more concerned for the church's prosperity than our own; to prefer the success o…