Chapter 19:
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2 Samuel 19
Concise Complete
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)
Verses 1-8 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.
Verses 9-15
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,
psalms 110:2,3.
Verses 16-23
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.
Verses 24-30
David recalls the forfeiture of Mephibosheth's estate; and he expressed joy for
the king's return. A good man contentedly bears his own losses, while he sees
Israel in peace, and the Son of David exalted.
Verses 31-39
Barzillai thought he had done himself honour in doing the king any service.
Thus, when the saints shall be called to inherit the kingdom, they will be
amazed at the recompence being so very far beyond the service,
matthew 25:37. A good
man would not go any where to be burdensome; or, will rather be so to his own
house than to another's. It is good for all, but especially becomes old people,
to think and speak much of dying. The grave is ready for me, let me go and get
ready for it.
Verses 40-43
The men of Israel though themselves despised, and the fiercer words of the men
of Judah produced very bad effects. Much evil might be avoided, if men would
watch against pride, and remember that a soft answer turneth away wrath. Though
we have right and reason on our side, if we speak it with fierceness, God is
displeased.
Chapter 19:
| Darby
| Geneva
| Gill
| Jamieson Faussett Brown
| Matthew Henry
| Matthew Henry Concise
| Wesley
| Index
| Bible Gateway |
Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 Samuel 1 Kings
Genesis
Exodus
Leviticus
Numbers
Deuteronomy
Joshua
Judges
Ruth
1 Samuel
2 Samuel
1 Kings
2 Kings
1 Chronicles
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Ezra
Nehemiah
Esther
Job
Psalm
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Ecclesiastes
Song of Solomon
Isaiah
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Lamentations
Ezekiel
Daniel
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Nahum
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Titus
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Jude
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