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Absalom's Strategic Escape
Commentators note that Absalom's flight was not random. He strategically sought refuge with his powerful maternal grandfather, Talmai, the king of Geshur. This move provided him with political protection and a safe haven for the next three years.
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2 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Samuel 13:37
18th Century
Theologian
See the marginal reference.
Ammihud (see the margin) is found as a Punic name.
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 13:37
19th Century
Bishop
Went to Talmai. This refers to his maternal grandfather (see Note on 2 Samuel 3:2–5). This verse may be considered par…
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 13:37
17th Century
Pastor
But Absalom fled
As before related, but here repeated for the sake of what follows:
and went to T…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Samuel 13:30–39
17th Century
Minister
Jonadab was as guilty of Ammon's death as of his sin; those who counsel us to do wickedly prove to be such false friends. Instead of loathing Absal…