And it came to pass, that [when] David was come to the top [of the mount], where he worshipped God, behold, Hushai the Archite came to meet him with his coat rent, and earth upon his head:
Ver. 32. Where he worshipped God.] Looking toward the ark which was yet in sight; and himself not like to see it again in haste. His prayer might be like that of Pareus driven from Heidelberg as above said.
“ Da veniam, exaudi gemitus dextramque precantis,
Et pro me gnati suscipe λυπρα tui. ”
Hushai the Archite came to meet him. ] As a sensible return of prayer.