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David went up by the ascent of the [Mount of] Olives, and wept as he went up; and he had his head covered, and went barefoot: and all the people who were with him covered every man his head, and they went up, weeping as they went up.

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The Posture of Grief

Commentators explain that David's actions—covering his head and walking barefoot—were well-understood cultural signs of deep mourning, shame, and humiliation. This was not a private sorrow but a public display of profound grief, in which his loyal followers joined him, showing their solidarity and shared distress.

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2 Samuel

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 2 Samuel 15:30

18th Century

Theologian

His head covered — See the marginal references and Jeremiah 14:3-4; Ezekiel 24:17. This was a sign of deep mourning.

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On 2 Samuel 15:27–30

19th Century

Preacher

David probably wept partly because of his troubles, but also because of his sin, which the thought of his troubles no doubt brought to his mind, an…

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Samuel 15:30

17th Century

Pastor

And David went up by the ascent of [Mount] Olivet
So called from the olive trees that grew upon it, which is often m…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Samuel 15:24–30

17th Century

Minister

David is very careful for the safety of the ark. It is right to be more concerned for the church's prosperity than our own; to prefer the success o…