And throughout all the tribes of Israel there was much discussion and argument going on. The people were saying, “The king rescued us from our enemies and saved us from the Philistines, but Absalom chased him out of the country.

Commentaries

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The king saved us. —With the collapse of the rebellion the accompanying infatuation passed away, and the people began to remember …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And all the people were at strife through all the tribes of
Israel
Excepting the trib…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

God's providence, through the priests' persuasions and Amasa's influence, brought the people to resolve to recall the king. David did not act until…