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A King's Compassion
Commentators highlight David's immediate and compassionate response. Upon hearing of his envoys' humiliation, he didn't just get angry; he sent messengers to meet them. He acted to protect his servants from further shame, directing them to a safe place to recover and demonstrating his deep concern for his people.
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2 Samuel
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Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 10:5
19th Century
Bishop
Tarry at Jericho. —In consideration for his humiliated ambassadors, David directs them to remain at Jericho, which lay di…
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 10:5
17th Century
Pastor
When they told [it] unto David
Not the ambassadors, for they were not yet arrived, but some of their servants, perha…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Samuel 10:1–5
17th Century
Minister
Nahash had been an enemy to Israel, yet had shown kindness to David. David therefore resolves gratefully to return it. If a Pharisee gives alms in …