The king replied, “No, my son. If we all came, we would be too much of a burden on you.” Absalom pressed him, but the king would not come, though he gave Absalom his blessing.

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…