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God's Swift Answer to Prayer
Commentators emphasize that Hushai's arrival is a direct and immediate answer to David's prayer in the previous verse to defeat Ahithophel's counsel. As Charles Spurgeon notes, God sent the very man who could effectively counter the traitorous advice. This serves as a powerful illustration of God's providence and His timely response to the prayers of His people.
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2 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Samuel 15:32
18th Century
Theologian
The text should be read as: when David came to the top of the mount where people worship God. The word “top” here, and in [Reference 2 Sam…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 15:32
19th Century
Bishop
Where he worshipped God. —Rather, where men worship. The original indicates a customary act. David had taken the road ove…
Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Samuel 15:32
19th Century
Preacher
Here was an immediate answer to David's prayer, for the very man, who alone could deal effectively with Ahithophel, comes to the king.
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John Gill
On 2 Samuel 15:32
17th Century
Pastor
And it came to pass, that [when] David had come to the top [of
the mount]
Of the moun…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Samuel 15:31–37
17th Century
Minister
David prays not against Ahithophel's person, but against his counsel. He prayed this, in firm belief that God has all hearts in His hand, and tongu…