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

Now Absalom would rise early and stand beside the way to the gate. So it was, whenever anyone who had a lawsuit came to the king for a decision, that Absalom would call to him and say, “What city are you from?” And he would say, “Your servant is from such and such a tribe 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…