2 Samuel19
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1 It was , , the is and for .
2 So the that was turned into for the , the that , The is for his .
3 And the into the that as who are when they in .
4 The his , and the with a , O my , O , my , my !
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6 because you those who you and those who you. For you have and are to you, I were and of us were , you would be .
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10 But , we us, is in . therefore do you about the ?
11 And this to and the : to the of , should you be the to the to his , when the of has the ?
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13 And to , Are you my and my ? to me and , you are of my from in of .
14 And he the of the of as , so that they word to the , , both you and your .
15 So the the , and to to the and to the the .
16 And the of , the , , to with the of to .
17 And him were a . And the of the of , with his and his , to the the ,
18 and they the to bring the and to his . And the of the , as he was about to the ,
19 and to the , Let my me your did on the my the . Do not let the it to .
20 your I have . Therefore, , I have this , the of the of to to my the .
21 the of , Shall be for this, he the Lord ’s ?
22 But , have I to do with you, you of , you should this be as an to me? Shall be in this ? do I I am this ?
23 And the to , You shall . And the gave him his .
24 And the of to the . He had of his his his , the the the he back in .
25 And when he to to the , the to him, did you me, ?
26 He , My , O , my me, your to him, I will a for myself, that I may it and with the . your is .
27 He has your to my the . But my the is like the of ; therefore what seems to .
28 my were doomed to before my the , but you your among those who at your . I, then, to to the ?
29 And the to him, any of your ? I have : you and shall the .
30 And to the , , let him it , my the has .
31 Now the had , and he with the to the , to him over the .
32 was a man, . He had the with while he at , he was a .
33 And the to , Come with me, and I will for you me in .
34 But to the , many have I still to , I should with the to ?
35 I am this . Can I what is and what is ? your he or he ? I to the of and ? then should your be an to my the ?
36 Your will a the with the . should the me with such a ?
37 let your , that I may in my own the of my and my . But is your . Let him go my the , and for him seems to .
38 And the , shall over with me, and I will for him whatever seems to , and you me I will for you.
39 Then the the , and the . And the and him, and he to his own .
40 The to , and him. the of , and the of , the on his way.
41 the of to the and to the , have our the of stolen you and the and his the , and him?
42 the of the of , the is our . then are you ? Have we at the expense? has he us any ?
43 And the of the of , We have in the , and in have more you. then did you us? Were we the to of our ? But the of the of were the of the of .
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2 Samuel 19Public-domain commentary and original-language notes for 2 Samuel 19. The full AI study guide (summary, themes, context) has its own page.
Chapter Summary
In this chapter: Joab causes David to cease mourning. (1–8). David returns to Jordan. (9–15). He pardons Shimei. (16–23). Mephibosheth excused. (24–30). David's parting with Barzillai. (31–39). Israel quarrels with Judah. (40–43).
vv1-8
To continue to lament for so bad a son as Absalom, was very unwise, and very unworthy. Joab censures David, but not with proper respect and deference to his sovereign. A plain case may be fairly pleaded with those above us, and they may be reproved for what they do amiss, but it must not be with rudeness and insolence. Yet David took the reproof and the counsel, prudently and mildly. Timely giving way, usually prevents the ill effects of mistaken measures.
vv9-15
God's providence, by the priests' persuasions and Amasa's interest, brought the people to resolve the recall of the king. David stirred not till he received this invitation. Our Lord Jesus will rule in those that invite him to the throne in their hearts, and not till he is invited. He first bows the heart, and makes it willing in the day of his power, then rules in the midst of his enemies, Ps 110:2, 3.
vv16-23
Those who now slight and abuse the Son of David, would be glad to make their peace when he shall come in his glory; but it will be too late. Shimei lost no time. His abuse had been personal, and with the usual right feeling of good men, David could more easily forgive it.
Key Words
נָגַד: properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present); specifically, to expose, predict, explain, praise
יוֹאָב: Joab, the name of three Israelites
הִנֵּה: lo!
מֶלֶךְ: a king
בָּכָה: to weep; generally to bemoan
אָבַל: to bewail
אֲבִישָׁלוֹם: Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite
תְּשׁוּעָה: rescue (literal or figurative, persons, national or spiritual)
יוֹם: a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated term), (often used adverb)
אֵבֶל: lamentation
Cross References
2 Samuel 19Context of Shimei's original cursing of David, now seeking pardon with his followers.
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The slanderous report Ziba gave to David concerning Mephibosheth's loyalty.
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David's deathbed oath context where Shimei's pardon is recalled with instructions for Solomon.
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Establishes Barzillai's earlier provision of sustenance for David during his flight at Mahanaim.
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David's deathbed charge to Solomon to show kindness to the sons of Barzillai (Chimham).
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Direct continuation of David's intense, grief-stricken lamentation over the death of Absalom.
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David covering his face in deep mourning, mirroring his posture when fleeing Jerusalem.
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David's ongoing struggle with the overbearing sons of Zeruiah, especially Joab.
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Typological parallel of David bowing hearts to Christ making people willing in His day of power.
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The direct consequence of the tribal dispute: Sheba's rebellion immediately following this quarrel.
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Mephibosheth uses the same formulaic compliment, comparing the king to an angel of God.
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Refers to David's original covenant kindness in giving Mephibosheth a place at his table.
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Saints amazed at the scale of their heavenly recompense, echoing Barzillai's humility.
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Barzillai's reflection on his short remaining days parallels Jacob's answer to Pharaoh.
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An earlier historical instance of Ephraim/Israel expressing fierce jealousy over tribal exclusion.
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