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Moreover, if he be gotten into a city, then shall all Israel bring ropes to that city, and we will draw it into the river, until there not be one small stone found there.
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A Boastful Hyperbole
Hushai's suggestion to pull a city down with ropes was not a literal military plan. Commentators explain this as a powerful hyperbole—a boastful exaggeration. This vivid image was designed to appeal to Absalom's vanity, making him feel that his forces were so numerous and powerful that they could accomplish the impossible, thus ensuring David's capture.
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19th Century
Anglican
Bring ropes to that city. — Hushai here makes use of hyperbole to show the irresistible power of all Israel united, and therefore the cert…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Moreover, if he be gotten into a city A strong fortified place, thinking to secure himself there, where he might hol…
Presbyterian
Here was a wonderful effect of Divine Providence blinding Absalom's mind and influencing his heart, so that he could not rest in Ahithophel's couns…
