2 Samuel 15:2 Meaning, Study, & Commentary | NASB

And Absalom used to rise early and stand beside the road to the gate; and when any man who had a lawsuit was to come before the king for judgment, Absalom would call out to him and say, “From what city are you?” And he would say, “Your servant is from one of the tribes of Israel.”

Commentaries

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century

Presbyterian

18th Century

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

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

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…