And the king went forth, and all the people after him, and tarried in a place that was far off.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Tarried in a place that was far off. —Better, halted at the far house, that is, at a definite place known by thi…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

And the king went forth, and all his household after him. And the king left ten women, which were concubines, to keep the house.

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And the king went forth
From Jerusalem; which is repeated, that it might be observed in what a hurry and fright he w…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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

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