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Text -- 2 Samuel 15:27 (NET)

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15:27 The king said to Zadok the priest, “Are you a seer? Go back to the city in peace! Your son Ahimaaz and Abiathar’s son Jonathan may go with you and Abiathar.
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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
 · Ahimaaz father of Ahinoam the wife of Saul,a chief priest; son of Zadok I,son-in-law and food collection officer (Naphtali) of Solomon
 · Jonathan a man who was a descendant of Gershom son of Moses,son of Saul of Benjamin,son of the high priest Abiathar in David's time,the son of Shime-i, David's brother,son of Shammah/Shagee; one of David's military elite,son of Jada of Judah,son of Uzziah; overseer of the country treasuries for King David,a man who was uncle and counselor of King David,father of Ebed who accompanied Ezra leading the clan of Adin back from exile,a man who opposed Ezra's reforms; son of Asahel,a chief priest; son of Joiada,priest and head of the house of Malluchi under High Priest Joiakim in the time of Nehemiah,son of Shemaiah of Asaph of Levi; father of Zechariah,a man who was secretary and dungeon keeper for King Zedekiah; son of Kareah
 · 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 | SEER | SAMUEL, BOOKS OF | Rebellion | Prophets | Politics | Minister | Jonathan | JUDAH, KINGDOM OF | JONATHAN (1) | Israel | ISRAEL, HISTORY OF, 2 | David | Chronicles, Books of | Children | Ark | Absalom | Abiathar | AMARIAH | AHIMAAZ | more
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Word/Phrase Notes
Wesley , Clarke , TSK

Word/Phrase Notes
Barnes , Poole , Haydock , Gill

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Verse Range Notes
TSK Synopsis , MHCC , Matthew Henry , Keil-Delitzsch , Constable , Guzik

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Commentary -- Word/Phrase Notes (per phrase)

Wesley: 2Sa 15:27 - -- A seeing, discerning, or observing man: for so the Hebrew verb raah is often used. And this suits well with David's mind: Thou art a wise man, and the...

A seeing, discerning, or observing man: for so the Hebrew verb raah is often used. And this suits well with David's mind: Thou art a wise man, and therefore fit to manage this great business, which requires prudence and secrecy.

Clarke: 2Sa 15:27 - -- Art not thou a seer? return into the city in peace - That is, As thou art the only organ of the public worship, that worship cannot be carried on wi...

Art not thou a seer? return into the city in peace - That is, As thou art the only organ of the public worship, that worship cannot be carried on without thee; and as thou art the priest of God, thou hast no cause to fear for thy personal safety: the nation has not abandoned their God, though they have abandoned their king. It appears also, that he wished these priests, by means of their sons, Ahimaaz the son of Zadok, and Jonathan the son of Abiathar, to send him frequent intelligence of the motions and operations of the enemy.

TSK: 2Sa 15:27 - -- a seer : 2Sa 24:11; 1Sa 9:9; 1Ch 25:5 return : 2Sa 15:34, 2Sa 15:36, 2Sa 17:17

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Commentary -- Word/Phrase Notes (per Verse)

Barnes: 2Sa 15:27 - -- Art not those a seer? - If the text be correct, the sense would be, "Art thou not a seer? therefore go back to the city, and observe, and certi...

Art not those a seer? - If the text be correct, the sense would be, "Art thou not a seer? therefore go back to the city, and observe, and certify me of what thou seest"2Sa 15:28. Others, by a slight alteration of the original text, read "Art not thou a chief"(priest), etc.

Poole: 2Sa 15:27 - -- The king said also unto Zadok either because Abiathar was gone from him, 2Sa 15:24 , and not yet returned; or because David put more confidence in Za...

The king said also unto Zadok either because Abiathar was gone from him, 2Sa 15:24 , and not yet returned; or because David put more confidence in Zadok.

A seer i.e. either,

1. A prophet, for such were called seers , 1Sa 9:9 2Sa 24:11 Amo 7:12 . And such he may be called, either because he really had the gift of prophecy or because as the name of prophets is sometimes given to those who had not prophetical gifts, but were only officers and minsters devoted to and employed in God’ s worship and service, as 1Sa 10:5 , &c.; 1Ki 18:4,13 ; compare 1Ch 25:1-3 ; so it is reasonable that the name of seers be extended to the same latitude; and therefore he may properly and fitly be called a

seer , as he was with and under Abiathar the chief governor of the house and worship of God; who, by his office, was to instruct and direct the people in those matters, whereby he had many opportunities both of sifting out Absalom’ s counsels, and of minding the people of their duty to David, as he saw opportunity: which sense suits well with David’ s scope and design. Or,

2. A seeing , or discerning , or observing man ; for so the Hebrew verb raah is oft used. And this suits well with David’ s mind: Thou art a wise man, and therefore fit to manage this great business, which requires prudence and secrecy.

In peace as men of peace, giving over all thoughts of war, and devoting yourselves entirely to God’ s service.

Haydock: 2Sa 15:27 - -- Seer, supposing he was high priest, along with Abiathar, he might be thus addressed as one who consulted God by the ephod, as he might also, if he pr...

Seer, supposing he was high priest, along with Abiathar, he might be thus addressed as one who consulted God by the ephod, as he might also, if he presided over the prophets, like Chonenias, 1 Paralipomenon xv. 22. (Dionysius) (Menochius) ---

Hebrew, " Art not thou a seer?" a prudent man, who may be of greater service to me in the city; (Haydock; or ) seest thou not "the state of my affairs?" Septuagint, "See and return." Follow my advice, or then act as your own wisdom dictates. (Calmet)

Gill: 2Sa 15:27 - -- And the king said unto Zadok the priest, art not thou a seer?.... A prophet, as well as a priest; see 1Sa 9:9; or a seeing, knowing, man; one that ca...

And the king said unto Zadok the priest, art not thou a seer?.... A prophet, as well as a priest; see 1Sa 9:9; or a seeing, knowing, man; one that can penetrate into men and things, and so might be of more service to David at Jerusalem than with him: wherefore he said to him:

return into the city in peace; to the city of Jerusalem with peace, quietness, and satisfaction of mind; where he doubted not, at least hoped and wished, he would be in safety and prosperity, being one of the Lord's priests:

and your two sons with you, Ahimaaz thy son, and Jonathan the son of Abiathar; the one was of the line of Eleazar, and the other of the line of Ithamar.

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Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

NET Notes: 2Sa 15:27 Heb “And Ahimaaz your son, and Jonathan the son of Abiathar, two of your sons, with you.” The pronominal suffix on the last word is plural...

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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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