And Absalom rose up early, and stood beside the way of the gate: and it was so, that when any man that had a controversy came to the king for judgment, then Absalom called unto him, and said, Of what city art thou? And he said, Thy servant is of one of the tribes of Israel.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Beside the gate — See the note on Ruth 4:1.

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And Absalom rose up early
Every morning, to show how diligent and industrious he should be, and closely apply himsel…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

David allows Absalom's pomp. Those parents do not know what they do, who indulge a proud disposition in their children: many young people are ruine…

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