But the king said to Absalom, “No, my son, we should not all go, so that we will not be a burden to you.” Though he urged him, he would not go; but he blessed him.

Commentaries

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John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And the king said to Absalom, nay, my son, let us not all now
go
He did not object to…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

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17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Observe the aggravations of Absalom's sin: he had Ammon killed when he was least fit to die. He involved his servants in the guilt.

Servants…