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While he yet spoke, behold, Jonathan the son of Abiathar the priest came: and Adonijah said, Come in; for you are a worthy man, and bring good news.
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The Messenger's Reputation
Commentators explain that Jonathan, son of Abiathar, was a well-known figure who had previously served King David faithfully as a swift and reliable messenger during Absalom's rebellion. Adonijah's greeting, calling him a 'worthy man,' acknowledges this established reputation for integrity and valor.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Jonathan had acted in a similar capacity, as a carrier of intelligence, in the time of Absalom’s attempt (2 Samuel 15:36; [Reference 2 …
19th Century
Anglican
Jonathan the son of Abiathar: See 2 Samuel 15:27; 2 Samuel 17:17–21, where he is named, with Ahimaaz, as a…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And while he yet spoke, behold, Jonathan the son of Abiathar the priest came Whom his…
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