2 Samuel 16:12 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Bible Comments

It may be that the LORD will look on mine affliction, and that the LORD will requite me good for his cursing this day.

Ver. 12. It may be the Lord will look on mine affliction.] Heb., On mine eye, or tears; for Iisdem quibus videmus oculis flemus; et lachrymas angustiae exprimit Crux.

And that the Lord will requite good for his cursing.] Restore me to my kingdom, or some way else reward my patience, of his free grace, and according to his usual dealing with his poor afflicted. Howsoever, if he bring not down his will to theirs, he will bring up their will to his: which will make infinite amends for all their patience.

2 Samuel 16:12

12 It may be that the LORD will look on mine affliction,e and that the LORD will requite me good for his cursing this day.