2 Samuel 15:8 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ For thy servant vowed a vow while I abode at Geshur in Syria, saying, If the LORD shall bring me again indeed to Jerusalem, then I will serve the LORD. ”

2 Samuel 15:8 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

For thy servant vowed a vow while I abode at Geshur in Syria, saying, If the LORD shall bring me again indeed to Jerusalem, then I will (f) serve the LORD. (f) By offering a peace-offering, which wa...
2 Samuel 15:8 - 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 15:8 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

vowed. vow . made. solemn vow. Figure of speech Polyptoton. App-6.
2 Samuel 15:8 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

For thy servant vowed a vow while I abode at Geshur in Syria, saying, If the LORD shall bring me again indeed to Jerusalem, then I will serve the LORD. While I abode at Geshur in Syria - Geshur, the...
2 Samuel 15:8 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Thy servant vowed a vow— This vow is conceived exactly in the patriarchal style, and, if true, shews, that however he might have been tempted by his grandfather to serve the gods of Geshur, yet he...
2 Samuel 15:8 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

For thy servant vowed a vow while I abode at Geshur in Syria, saying, If the LORD shall bring me again indeed to Jerusalem, then I will serve the LORD. No JFB commentary on these verses.
2 Samuel 15:8 - 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 15:8 - 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 15:8 - 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 15:8 - 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 15:8 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(7) В¶ And it came to pass after forty years, that Absalom said unto the king, I pray thee, let me go and pay my vow, which I have vowed unto the LORD, in Hebron. (8) For thy servant vowed a vow whil...
2 Samuel 15:8 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

For thy servant vowed a vow while I abode at Geshur in Syria ,.... When at his grandfather's court there: saying, if the Lord will bring me again indeed to Jerusalem ; which he might be sincerely...
2 Samuel 15:8 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

For thy servant vowed a vow while I abode at Geshur in Syria, saying, If the LORD shall bring me again indeed to Jerusalem, then I will serve the LORD. Ver. 8. Then I will serve the Lord, ] viz.,...
2 Samuel 15:8 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

If the Lord shall bring me again to Jerusalem , &c. This vow, we see, of Absalom is conceived exactly in the style of the patriarchal piety; and plainly implies, that however he was tempted by h...
2 Samuel 15:8 - 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 15:8 - 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 15:8 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

i.e. Worship him by the offering of sacrifices of thanksgiving to God, for restoring me to the place of his presence and service, and to my father's favour. But why should not this service have been...
2 Samuel 15:8 - 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 15:8 - 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 15:8 - 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 15:8 - 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 15:8 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Insurrection Begun
2 Samuel 15:8 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Samuel 1:11 ; 1 Samuel 16:2 ; 2 Samuel 13:37 ; 2 Samuel 13:38 ; 2 Samuel 14:23 ; 2 Samuel 14:32 ; Ecclesiastes 5:4 ; Genesis 28:20 ; Genesis 28:21 ; Isaiah 28:15 ; Jeremiah 42:20 ; Jere...

2 Samuel 15:8 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

2 Samuel 15:8 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Samuel 15:8 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

2 Samuel 15:8 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

2 Samuel 15:8 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

2 Samuel 15:8 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

2 Samuel 15:8 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2 Samuel 15:8 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

2 Samuel 15:8 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

2 Samuel 15:8 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

2 Samuel 15:8 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

2 Samuel 15:8 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 Samuel 15:8 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

2 Samuel 15:8 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Samuel 15:8 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

2 Samuel 15:8 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

2 Samuel 15:8 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 Samuel 15:8 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

2 Samuel 15:8 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Samuel 15:8 - The Biblical Illustrator

2 Samuel 15:8 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

2 Samuel 15:8 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

2 Samuel 15:8 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge