And David went up by the ascent of mount Olivet, and wept as he went up, and had his head covered, and he went barefoot: and all the people that was with him covered every man his head, and they went up, weeping as they went up.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

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

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

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…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

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

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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…

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