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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
His head covered — See the marginal references and Jeremiah 14:3-4; Ezekiel 24:17. This was a sign of deep mourning.
19th Century
Baptist
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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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