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David's Loyal 'People'
Commentators explain that the term 'the people' in this part of the narrative specifically refers to those who remained loyal to David during Absalom's rebellion. This distinguishes them from 'Israel,' which had been used to describe Absalom's supporters, clarifying who was crossing the Jordan with the returning king.
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2 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Samuel 19:39
18th Century
Theologian
The term “people” is especially applied in this narrative to David’s followers (2 Samuel 15:17; 2 Samuel 16:14; [Reference …
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 19:39
19th Century
Bishop
All the people. —As “Israel” has been used throughout this narrative for Absalom’s supporters, so “the people” is used for those f…
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 19:39
17th Century
Pastor
And all the people went over Jordan
That were with David:
and when the king was come over
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Samuel 19:31–39
17th Century
Minister
Barzillai thought he honored himself by performing any service for the king. Thus, when the saints will be called to inherit the kingdom, they will…