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The Danger of Idleness
Multiple commentators, especially Matthew Henry, identify David's choice to stay in Jerusalem as the critical error that led to his sin. By neglecting his duty as king to lead the army and choosing a life of ease, he placed himself 'out of the way of duty' and directly in the path of temptation. This serves as a powerful warning that idleness can create dangerous spiritual vulnerabilities.
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2 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Samuel 11:1
18th Century
Theologian
After the year was expired - This refers to the following spring, after the Ammonites had escaped into their city ([Reference 2 Samuel 10:14…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 11:1
19th Century
Bishop
After the year was expired. —Literally, as in the margin, at the return of the year. This refers back to [Reference 2 Sam…
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 11:1
17th Century
Pastor
And it came to pass, that after the year was expired
Or at the end of the year, as the Targum, which concluded with …
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Samuel 11:1–5
17th Century
Minister
Observe the occasions of David's sin; what led to it.
Neglect of his business. He tarried at Jerusalem. When we are out of the way …