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Text -- 2 Samuel 15:24 (NET)

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15:24 Zadok and all the Levites who were with him were carrying the ark of the covenant of God. When they positioned the ark of God, Abiathar offered sacrifices until all the people had finished leaving the city.
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Names, People and Places, Dictionary Themes and Topics

Names, People and Places:
 · Abiathar a son of Ahimelech; a high priest and counselor of David,son of Ahimelech (Ahitub I Ithamar Aaron); counselor of David
 · Levites relating to Levi and the priesthood given to him,a tribal name describing people and ceremonies as sacred
 · Zadok a son of Azor; the father of Akim; an ancestor of Jesus,son of Ahitub II; high priest Zadok I in David's time,father of Jerusha, who was the mother of King Jotham,the chief priest Zadok II; son of Meraioth II,a man who was one of David's military elite from Aaron's clan,son of Baana; one of those who helped rebuild the wall,son of Immer; one of those who helped rebuild the wall,an Israelite chief who signed the covenant to keep God's law,a Levite who served as Nehemiah's scribe


Dictionary Themes and Topics: Zadok | SOLOMON | SAMUEL, BOOKS OF | SADDUCEES | Priest | Politics | Minister | JUDAH, KINGDOM OF | Israel | EZEKIEL, 2 | EXODUS, THE BOOK OF, 3-4 | David | Chronicles, Books of | Children | Ark | Absalom | Abiathar | ARK OF THE COVENANT | AHIMAAZ | ABSALOM (1) | more
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Commentary -- Word/Phrase Notes (per phrase)

Wesley: 2Sa 15:24 - -- From the ark to the city, which was on higher ground, that so he being high-priest, might use his authority with the people, to persuade them to do th...

From the ark to the city, which was on higher ground, that so he being high-priest, might use his authority with the people, to persuade them to do their duty; and there he staid until all those whom he could persuade were gone forth.

JFB: 2Sa 15:24-25 - -- Knowing the strong religious feelings of the aged king, they brought it to accompany him in his distress. But as he could not doubt that both the ark ...

Knowing the strong religious feelings of the aged king, they brought it to accompany him in his distress. But as he could not doubt that both the ark and their sacred office would exempt them from the attacks of the rebels, he sent them back with it--not only that they might not be exposed to the perils of uncertain wandering, for he seems to place more confidence in the symbol of the divine presence than in God Himself--but that, by remaining in Jerusalem, they might render him greater service by watching the enemy's movements.

Clarke: 2Sa 15:24 - -- Bearing the ark - The priests knew that God had given the kingdom to David; they had no evidence that he had deposed him: they therefore chose to ac...

Bearing the ark - The priests knew that God had given the kingdom to David; they had no evidence that he had deposed him: they therefore chose to accompany him, and take the ark, the object of their charge, with them.

TSK: 2Sa 15:24 - -- Zadok : 2Sa 15:27, 2Sa 15:35, 2Sa 8:17, 2Sa 20:25; 1Ki 1:8, 1Ki 2:35, 1Ki 4:2-4; 1Ch 6:8-12; Eze 48:11 bearing : 2Sa 6:13; Num 4:15, Num 7:9; Jos 3:3,...

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Commentary -- Word/Phrase Notes (per Verse)

Barnes: 2Sa 15:24 - -- Abiathar went up - i. e., continued to ascend the Mount of Olives. Abiathar was high priest 1Ki 2:35. Perhaps Zadok is addressed by David 2Sa 1...

Abiathar went up - i. e., continued to ascend the Mount of Olives. Abiathar was high priest 1Ki 2:35. Perhaps Zadok is addressed by David 2Sa 15:25 as the chief of those who were actually bearing the ark.

Poole: 2Sa 15:24 - -- Bearing the ark of the covenant of God as a pledge of God’ s presence and assistance, and that David might inquire at it upon occasion. They se...

Bearing the ark of the covenant of God as a pledge of God’ s presence and assistance, and that David might inquire at it upon occasion.

They set down the ark of God either in expectation of drawing forth more people to David’ s party, if not from their loyalty to their lawful king, yet from their piety and reverence to the ark; or that all the people might pass along, and the ark might come in the rear of them for their safeguard and encouragement.

Abiathar went up either,

1. From the ark, which now was in the low ground, being near the brook Cedron, to the top of the Mount of Olives, whence he had the prospect of the city and temple, as appears from Mar 13:3 , where he could discern when the people ceased to come out of the city after David; which when they did, he gave notice to David that he should wait no longer, but march away and carry the ark with him. Or,

2. From the ark to the city, which was in a higher ground, that so he being high priest, might use his authority and interest with the people to persuade them to do their duty, in going forth to defend and help their king against his rebellious son; and there he staid until all those whom he could persuade were gone forth.

Haydock: 2Sa 15:24 - -- Went up to the ark, or along with the rest. (Calmet)

Went up to the ark, or along with the rest. (Calmet)

Gill: 2Sa 15:24 - -- And, lo, Zadok also,.... The priest, as he is called, 2Sa 15:27, and all the Levites were with him: with Zadok, or with David, and indeed with bot...

And, lo, Zadok also,.... The priest, as he is called, 2Sa 15:27,

and all the Levites were with him: with Zadok, or with David, and indeed with both; but the former is rather meant here, being the immediate antecedent:

bearing the ark of the covenant of God: these were the Kohathite Levites, whose business it was to bear the ark when carried from place to place, Num 3:31; called the ark of the covenant, because the law which was the covenant between God and the people, was put into it:

and they set down the ark of God: from off their shoulders, on which they carried it:

and Abiathar went up; who was the high priest, and whose business it was to attend the ark, and inquire before it, as occasion required; he went up very probably to the mount of Olives, later mentioned, 2Sa 15:30,

until all the people had done passing out of the city; for from the top of that mountain he could see the city of Jerusalem, and the people as they passed out of it, and observe when they were all come out, or however ceased coming, and so knew when it was a proper time to march forward.

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Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

NET Notes: 2Sa 15:24 Heb “crossing from.”

Geneva Bible: 2Sa 15:24 And lo Zadok also, and all the Levites [were] with him, ( p ) bearing the ark of the covenant of God: and they set down the ark of God; and Abiathar w...

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Commentary -- Verse Range Notes

TSK Synopsis: 2Sa 15:1-37 - --1 Absalom, by fair speeches and courtesies, steals the hearts of Israel.7 Under pretence of a vow, he obtains leave to go to Hebron.10 He makes there ...

MHCC: 2Sa 15:24-30 - --David is very careful for the safety of the ark. It is right to be more concerned for the church's prosperity than our own; to prefer the success of t...

Matthew Henry: 2Sa 15:24-30 - -- Here we have, I. The fidelity of the priests and Levites and their firm adherence to David and his interest. They knew David's great affection to th...

Keil-Delitzsch: 2Sa 15:22-29 - -- After this assurance of his devotedness, David let Ittai do as he pleased. ועבר לך , "go and pass on." עבר does not mean to pass by, but ...

Constable: 2Sa 9:1--20:26 - --VI. DAVID'S TROUBLES chs. 9--20 Chapters 9-20 contrast with chapters 2-8 in that this later section is negative ...

Constable: 2Sa 13:1--20:26 - --C. David's Rejection and Return chs. 13-20 This is the longest literary section in the Court History of ...

Constable: 2Sa 15:1--20:26 - --2. Absalom's attempt to usurp David's throne chs. 15-20 Absalom was never Yahweh's choice to suc...

Constable: 2Sa 15:13-37 - --David's flight from Jerusalem 15:13-37 The people of Israel had formerly given the kingd...

Guzik: 2Sa 15:1-37 - --2 Samuel 15 - Absalom's Rebellion A. Absalom's deceptive take-over. 1. (1-6) Absalom steals the hearts of the men of Israel. After this it happene...

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Introduction / Outline

JFB: 2 Samuel (Book Introduction) THE FIRST AND SECOND BOOKS OF SAMUEL. The two were, by the ancient Jews, conjoined so as to make one book, and in that form could be called the Book o...

JFB: 2 Samuel (Outline) AN AMALEKITE BRINGS TIDINGS OF SAUL'S DEATH. (2Sa. 1:1-16) DAVID LAMENTS SAUL AND JONATHAN. (2Sa 1:17-27) DAVID, BY GOD'S DIRECTION, GOES UP TO HEBRO...

TSK: 2 Samuel 15 (Chapter Introduction) Overview 2Sa 15:1, Absalom, by fair speeches and courtesies, steals the hearts of Israel; 2Sa 15:7, Under pretence of a vow, he obtains leave to g...

Poole: 2 Samuel 15 (Chapter Introduction) SAMUEL CHAPTER 15 Absalom stealeth the hearts of Israel, 2Sa 15:1-6 . Under pretence of a vow obtaineth leave to go to Hebron: there with Ahithophe...

MHCC: 2 Samuel (Book Introduction) This book is the history of the reign of king David. It relates his victories, the growth of the prosperity of Israel, and his reformation of the stat...

MHCC: 2 Samuel 15 (Chapter Introduction) (2Sa 15:1-6) Absalom's ambition. (2Sa 15:7-12) His conspiracy. (2Sa 15:13-23) David leaves Jerusalem. (2Sa 15:24-30) David sends back the ark. (2S...

Matthew Henry: 2 Samuel (Book Introduction) An Exposition, with Practical Observations, of The Second Book of Samuel This book is the history of the reign of king David. We had in the foregoing ...

Matthew Henry: 2 Samuel 15 (Chapter Introduction) Absalom's name signifies " the peace of his father," yet he proves his greatest trouble; so often are we disappointed in our expectations from the...

Constable: 2 Samuel (Book Introduction) Introduction Second Samuel continues the history begun in 1 Samuel. Please see my comments regarding 2 Samuel's title, d...

Constable: 2 Samuel (Outline) Outline (Continued from notes on 1 Samuel) V. David's triumphs chs. 1-8 ...

Constable: 2 Samuel 2 Samuel Bibliography Achtemeier, Paul J., and Elizabeth Achtemeier. The Old Testament Roots of Our Faith. Phil...

Haydock: 2 Samuel (Book Introduction) THE SECOND BOOK OF SAMUEL; otherwise called, THE SECOND BOOK OF KINGS. INTRODUCTION. This Book contains the transactions of David till the end ...

Gill: 2 Samuel (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO 2 SAMUEL This book, in many copies of the Hebrew Bible, is carried on without any new title put unto it; the reason of it is, becau...

Gill: 2 Samuel 15 (Chapter Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO SECOND SAMUEL 15 This chapter relates how that Absalom by various artful methods stole away the hearts of the people of Israel, 2Sa...

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