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The people got them by stealth that day into the city, as people who are ashamed steal away when they flee in battle.
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A Leader's Grief
Commentators explain that the people's stealthy, shameful entry was a direct result of King David's overwhelming grief. Instead of celebrating a victory that saved the kingdom, the soldiers felt like defeated cowards because their leader's personal sorrow for Absalom overshadowed the national triumph. This illustrates how a leader's emotional state can profoundly shape the morale and perception of their followers.
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2 Samuel
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the people got them by stealth that day into the city Did not march into it in companies, in a public and triump…
Presbyterian
To continue to lament for such a bad son as Absalom was very unwise and very unworthy. Joab censures David, but not with proper respect and deferen…
