2 Samuel 15:11 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ And with Absalom went two hundred men out of Jerusalem, that were called; and they went in their simplicity, and they knew not any thing. ”

2 Samuel 15:11 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

And with Absalom went two hundred men out of Jerusalem, [that were] (g) called; and they went in their simplicity, and they knew not any thing. (g) And bid to his feast in Hebron.
2 Samuel 15:11 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Samuel 15:1 to 2 Samuel 16:14 . Revolt of Absalom. Flight of David (J). 2 Samuel 15:1-6 . Absalom makes himself popular by professing an interest in the litigation of the people. 2 Samu...
2 Samuel 15:11 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

And with Absalom went two hundred men out of Jerusalem, that were called; and they went in their simplicity, and they knew not any thing. Went two hundred men - These were probably soldiers, whom h...
2 Samuel 15:11 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

With Absalom went two hundred men— But there followed Absalom two hundred men, who, called from Jerusalem, went after him with a simple heart, and who were entirely ignorant of the whole affair....
2 Samuel 15:11 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

And with Absalom went two hundred men out of Jerusalem, that were called; and they went in their simplicity, and they knew not any thing. Two hundred men ... that were called - from their qua...
2 Samuel 15:11 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

The Rebellion of Absalom His party is so strong that David is obliged to flee from Jerusalem. He is joined by Ittai the Gittite, and by Zadok and Abiathar the priests, and by Hushai the Archite. T...
2 Samuel 15:11 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Went in their simplicity. — The two hundred guests whom Absalom had invited to take part with him in his sacrifices, were doubtless prominent and influential citizens of Jerusalem. That they were e...
2 Samuel 15:11 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

CHAPTER XIX. ABSALOM'S REVOLT 2 Samuel 15:1-12 . WHEN Absalom obtained from his father the position he had so eagerly desired at Jerusalem, he did not allow the grass to grow under his feet. T...
2 Samuel 15:11 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

the Plot of the Ambitious Son 2 Samuel 15:1-12 David's government had become lax. Many causes were awaiting trial. Cases demanding his royal decision had accumulated. Suitors could get nothing...
2 Samuel 15:11 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

That Absalom's attitude of obeisance before David was feigned is proved by his conspiracy. That Joab cared nothing personally for Absalom is evident from his refusal to see him any further. Absalom's...
2 Samuel 15:11 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(10) But Absalom sent spies throughout all the tribes of Israel, saying, As soon as ye hear the sound of the trumpet, then ye shall say, Absalom reigneth in Hebron. (11) And with Absalom went two hun...
2 Samuel 15:11 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And with Absalom went two hundred men out of Jerusalem, [that were] called ,.... Invited by him to go with him and partake of his peace offerings, as the payment of his vow in Hebron; part of which...
2 Samuel 15:11 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

And with Absalom went two hundred men out of Jerusalem, [that were] called; and they went in their simplicity, and they knew not any thing. Ver. 11. And with Absalom went two hundred men out of Je...
2 Samuel 15:11 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

With Absalom went two hundred men that were called That is, that were invited by him to feast with him on his sacrifice, and were such as he had picked out as fit for his purpose; principal persons...
2 Samuel 15:11 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Absalom knew how to take full advantage of his outward acceptance by his father Now there was no difficulty in beginning to exalt himself in the eyes of Israel. His chariots and horses and fifty men...
2 Samuel 15:11 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Absalom's Rebellion. B. C. 1023. 7 And it came to pass after forty years, that Absalom...
2 Samuel 15:11 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

That were called; such as Absalom had picked out as fit for his purpose; such as were of some quality and reputation with the king and people, which would give a great countenance to his undertakin...
2 Samuel 15:11 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPOSITORY NOTES. 2 Samuel 15:1 . “After this.” Keil, Erdmann and Thenius attach the idea of immediateness to the Hebrew adverb here used, but other scholars consider this doubt...
2 Samuel 15:11 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Samuel 15:7 . After forty years. Some contend that this refers to the time when David was secretly anointed; but as no other record is dated from that time, Josephus seems right in saying “four...
2 Samuel 15:11 - The Biblical Illustrator

Absalom prepared him chariots and horses, and fifty men to run before him. Absalom; or, the fast young man The Bible resembles a portrait gallery adorned with the faces of remarkable historic m...
2 Samuel 15:11 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION 2 Samuel 15:1 After this. The Hebrew is a more precise phrase than that on which we have commented on 2 Samuel 10:1 and 2 Samuel 13:1 , and implies that Absalom began his de...
2 Samuel 15:11 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Insurrection Begun
2 Samuel 15:11 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Samuel 16:3-5 ; 1 Samuel 22:15 ; 1 Samuel 9:13 ; Genesis 20:5 ; Matthew 10:16 ; Proverbs 14:15 ; Proverbs 22:3 ; Romans 16:18 ; Romans 16:19
2 Samuel 15:11 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Called — Such as Absalom had picked out as fit for his purpose; such as were of some reputation with the king and people, which would give a countenance to his undertaking, and give occasion to peo...

2 Samuel 15:11 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

2 Samuel 15:11 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Samuel 15:11 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

2 Samuel 15:11 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

2 Samuel 15:11 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

2 Samuel 15:11 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2 Samuel 15:11 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

2 Samuel 15:11 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

2 Samuel 15:11 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

2 Samuel 15:11 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

2 Samuel 15:11 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

2 Samuel 15:11 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 Samuel 15:11 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

2 Samuel 15:11 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Samuel 15:11 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

2 Samuel 15:11 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

2 Samuel 15:11 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 Samuel 15:11 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

2 Samuel 15:11 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Samuel 15:11 - The Biblical Illustrator

2 Samuel 15:11 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

2 Samuel 15:11 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

2 Samuel 15:11 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Samuel 15:11 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes