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All the people went over the Jordan, and the king went over: and the king kissed Barzillai, and blessed him; and he returned to his own place.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
The term “people” is especially applied in this narrative to David’s followers (2 Samuel 15:17; 2 Samuel 16:14; [Reference …
19th Century
Anglican
All the people. —As “Israel” has been used throughout this narrative for Absalom’s supporters, so “the people” is used for those f…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And all the people went over Jordan That were with David:
and when the king was come over
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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…
