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But Absalom sent spies throughout all the tribes of Israel, saying, As soon as you hear the sound of the trumpet, then you shall say, Absalom is king in Hebron.
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A Calculated Rebellion
Commentators explain that Absalom's rebellion was not spontaneous but a carefully orchestrated conspiracy. He sent agents, described as 'spies,' throughout Israel to secretly gauge support and promote his cause. The trumpet was a pre-arranged signal for a coordinated, nationwide announcement that he was now king in Hebron, revealing the depth and breadth of his planning.
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19th Century
Anglican
Sent spies. —These were agents who were to sound out the people in various parts of the land, and undoubtedly to communicate the c…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But Absalom sent spies throughout all the land of Israel To sound the disposition of the people towards him, to insi…
Presbyterian
See how willing tender parents are to believe the best concerning their children. But how easy and how wicked it is for children to take advantage …
