2 Samuel 15:24 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ And lo Zadok also, and all the Levites were with him, bearing the ark of the covenant of God: and they set down the ark of God; and Abiathar went up, until all the people had done passing out of the city. ”

2 Samuel 15:24 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Abiathar went up - i. e., continued to ascend the Mount of Olives. Abiathar was high priest 1 Kings 2:35 . Perhaps Zadok is addressed by David 2 Samuel 15:25 as the chief of those who were act...
2 Samuel 15:24 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

And lo Zadok also, and all the Levites [were] with him, (p) bearing the ark of the covenant of God: and they set down the ark of God; and Abiathar went (q) up, until all the people had done passing o...
2 Samuel 15:24 - 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 15:24 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

lo. Figure of speech Asterismos. App-6. God . ha-Elohim (with art.). the [triune] God. App-4.
2 Samuel 15:24 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

And lo Zadok also, and all the Levites were with him, bearing the ark of the covenant of God: and they set down the ark of God; and Abiathar went up, until all the people had done passing out of th...
2 Samuel 15:24 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

And lo Zadok also, and all the Levites were with him, bearing the ark of the covenant of God: and they set down the ark of God; and Abiathar went up, until all the people had done passing out of...
2 Samuel 15:24 - 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 15:24 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Zadok also. — Zadok appears here as in charge of the ark, and David ( 2 Samuel 15:27 ) addresses him exclusively, while Abiathar is merely mentioned. This gives no indication of the relations exist...
2 Samuel 15:24 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

the Friends of the Fleeing King 2 Samuel 15:24-37 Outside the story of our Lord, the Bible records nothing more admirable than David's behavior as he passed through this thicket of thorns. He n...
2 Samuel 15:24 - 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 15:24 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(24) В¶ And lo Zadok also, and all the Levites were with him, bearing the ark of the covenant of God: and they set down the ark of God; and Abiathar went up, until all the people had done passing out...
2 Samuel 15:24 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And, lo, Zadok also ,.... The priest, as he is called, 2 Samuel 15:27 ; and all the Levites [were] with him : with Zadok, or with David, and indeed with both; but the former is rather meant here,...
2 Samuel 15:24 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

And lo Zadok also, and all the Levites [were] with him, bearing the ark of the covenant of God: and they set down the ark of God; and Abiathar went up, until all the people had done passing out of th...
2 Samuel 15:24 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Zadok also, and all the Levites were with him They knew David's great regard for them and their office, notwithstanding his failings; and the arts which Absalom had used to gain the people's affect...
2 Samuel 15:24 - 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 15:24 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

24 And lo Zadok also, and all the Levites were with him, bearing the ark of the covenant of God: and they set down the ark of God; and Abiathar went up, until all the people had done passin...
2 Samuel 15:24 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Bearing the ark of the covenant of God; as a pledge of God's presence and assistance, and that David might inquire at it upon occasion. They set down the ark of God; either in expectation of draw...
2 Samuel 15:24 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

David Learns Of The Rebellion And Flees Jerusalem While Absalom Enlists The Services of Ahithophel ( 2 Samuel 15:12-31 ). Once messengers had gone out throughout Israel, and preparations had begun...
2 Samuel 15:24 - 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 15:24 - 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 15:24 - 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 15:24 - 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 15:24 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Flight of David
2 Samuel 15:24 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Chronicles 15:2 ; 1 Chronicles 6:8-12 ; 1 Kings 1:8 ; 1 Kings 2:35 ; 1 Kings 4:2-4 ; 1 Samuel 4:11 ; 1 Samuel 4:3-5 ; 2 Samuel 15:27 ; 2 Samuel 15:35 ; 2 Samuel 20:25 ; 2 Samuel 6:13 ;...
2 Samuel 15:24 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Went up — From the ark to the city, which was on higher ground, that so he being high — priest, might use his authority with the people, to persuade them to do their duty; and there he staid until...

2 Samuel 15:24 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

2 Samuel 15:24 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

2 Samuel 15:24 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Samuel 15:24 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

2 Samuel 15:24 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

2 Samuel 15:24 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

2 Samuel 15:24 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2 Samuel 15:24 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

2 Samuel 15:24 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

2 Samuel 15:24 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

2 Samuel 15:24 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

2 Samuel 15:24 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 Samuel 15:24 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

2 Samuel 15:24 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Samuel 15:24 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

2 Samuel 15:24 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

2 Samuel 15:24 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 Samuel 15:24 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

2 Samuel 15:24 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

2 Samuel 15:24 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Samuel 15:24 - The Biblical Illustrator

2 Samuel 15:24 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

2 Samuel 15:24 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

2 Samuel 15:24 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Samuel 15:24 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes