it came to pass. Compare Psalms 3 and Chapter s 15-18. David was now fifty-six, Absalom twenty-four, Solomon six.
horses.. sign of his pride (Deuteronomy 17:16; Deuteronomy 17:20).
men. Hebrew. 'ish. App-14.
run before. To clear the way. Mark of royalty or dignity. (Still done in Cairo.) Compare 1 Samuel 8:11 1 Samuel 8:15. 1 Kings 1:5; 1 Kings 18:46.