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Absalom, whom we anointed over us, is dead in battle. Now therefore why don`t you speak a word of bringing the king back?
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Anointed or Appointed?
Commentators note the phrase 'whom we anointed' is unique, as there's no other record of Absalom's anointing. Scholars suggest this might not refer to a literal ceremony with oil but could be a figure of speech for having 'appointed' or 'proclaimed' him as king. Absalom's subsequent death in battle is seen as a sign that his usurpation was not from God.
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19th Century
Anglican
We anointed over us. —There is no other mention of the anointing of Absalom, and it certainly would not have been performed by the…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Absalom, whom we anointed over us To be king; which either was really done by Absalom's party, or in effect by p…
Presbyterian
God's providence, through the priests' persuasions and Amasa's influence, brought the people to resolve to recall the king. David did not act until…