2 Samuel 17:12 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ So shall we come upon him in some place where he shall be found, and we will light upon him as the dew falleth on the ground: and of him and of all the men that are with him there shall not be left so much as one. ”

2 Samuel 17:12 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

As the dew - Like the drops of dew, in the vast number of our host, and in our irresistible and unavoidable descent upon our enemies.
2 Samuel 17:12 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Ahithophel advises the instant pursuit and capture of David. I, he says, will bring back all the people unto thee, as a bride returns to her husband; thou seekest the life of only one man, there shal...
2 Samuel 17:12 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

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2 Samuel 17:12 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

So shall we come upon him in some place where he shall be found, and we will light upon him as the dew falleth on the ground: and of him and of all the men that are with him there shall not be left...
2 Samuel 17:12 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

We will light upon him, as the dew falleth on the ground— This is very beautiful and expressive. The dew in Palestine, as in several other climates, falls fast and sudden, and is therefore no una...
2 Samuel 17:12 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

So shall we come upon him in some place where he shall be found, and we will light upon him as the dew falleth on the ground: and of him and of all the men that are with him there shall not be le...
2 Samuel 17:12 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

The Fall of Ahithophel Absalom follows the advice of Hushai rather than that of Ahithophel, who thereupon hangs himself. David retreats to Mahanaim.
2 Samuel 17:12 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Tripped by Flattering Counsel 2 Samuel 17:1-14 What a contrast to the plottings of David's foes was his own state of mind, as disclosed in Psalms 3:1-8 ; Psalms 4:1-8 , written at this time!...
2 Samuel 17:12 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Ahithophel counseled immediate war-like activity. As David had not gone far, and could not have gathered round him any large number of men, let a company be sent to capture him, and that immediately....
2 Samuel 17:12 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(5) Then said Absalom, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear likewise what he saith. (6) And when Hushai was come to Absalom, Absalom spake unto him, saying, Ahithophel hath spoken after...
2 Samuel 17:12 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

So shall we come upon him in some place where he shall be found ,.... For such a numerous army, which would be spread abroad, could not well fail of finding him out, let him be in what lurking place...
2 Samuel 17:12 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

So shall we come upon him in some place where he shall be found, and we will light upon him as the dew falleth on the ground: and of him and of all the men that [are] with him there shall not be left...
2 Samuel 17:12 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

We will light upon him as the dew falleth upon the ground Plenteously, suddenly, irresistibly, and on all sides; for so the dew falls. This is very beautiful and expressive. “The dew in Palestine,...
2 Samuel 17:12 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Ahithophel discerned clearly that if Absalom was to gain any victory over David he must strike quickly. Satan knows that the only way to establish the anti-christ in power is to destroy the true Chri...
2 Samuel 17:12 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Hushai's Counsel. B. C. 1023. 1 Moreover Ahithophel said unto Absalom, Let me now choose...
2 Samuel 17:12 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

As the dew falleth on the ground, i. e. plenteously, suddenly, irresistibly, and on all sides; for so the dew falls.
2 Samuel 17:12 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPOSITORY NOTES. 2 Samuel 17:1 . “This night,” “The night following David’s flight and Absalom’s entrance into Jerusalem, as we may see very clearly from 2 Samuel 17:16 .” (Kei...
2 Samuel 17:12 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Samuel 17:17 . En-rogel was near Jerusalem. Joshua 15:7-8 . 2 Samuel 17:21 . Thus hath Ahithophel counselled. This disclosure of Absalom's plans saved David from being surprised, and drove...
2 Samuel 17:12 - The Biblical Illustrator

And Hushai said unto Absalom. Hushai’s advice preferred The wisest man in the world is not wise at all times: though Achitophel commonly gives successful counsel, yet, with his good leave, he h...
2 Samuel 17:12 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION 2 Samuel 17:1 Let me now choose out twelve thousand men. The advice of Ahithophel was such as would have made success almost certain. The rebellion had taken David by surprise,...
2 Samuel 17:12 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Hushai's Counsel Accepted
2 Samuel 17:12 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Kings 20:10 ; 1 Samuel 23:23 ; 2 Kings 18:23 ; 2 Kings 19:24 ; Isaiah 10:13 ; Isaiah 10:14 ; Obadiah 1:3
2 Samuel 17:12 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

As dew — That is, plenteously, suddenly, irresistibly, and on all sides; for so the dew falls.

2 Samuel 17:12 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

2 Samuel 17:12 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Samuel 17:12 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

2 Samuel 17:12 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

2 Samuel 17:12 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

2 Samuel 17:12 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

2 Samuel 17:12 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2 Samuel 17:12 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

2 Samuel 17:12 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

2 Samuel 17:12 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

2 Samuel 17:12 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 Samuel 17:12 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

2 Samuel 17:12 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Samuel 17:12 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

2 Samuel 17:12 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

2 Samuel 17:12 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 Samuel 17:12 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

2 Samuel 17:12 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Samuel 17:12 - The Biblical Illustrator

2 Samuel 17:12 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

2 Samuel 17:12 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

2 Samuel 17:12 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Samuel 17:12 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes