Poole's Outline of 2 Samuel 18: The Death of Absalom
- Dr. Dilday
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David viewing the armies in their march, giveth them charge of Absalom, 1-5; whose men are smitten: he hanging by his hair on an oak, is slain by Joab, and cast into a pit: his pillar and monument, 6-18. David hearing hereof, 19-32, mourneth for Absalom, 33.
George Swinnock's The Sinner's Last Sentence: 'David's heart was set on Absalom, therefore, when the messenger returned from the battle, he doth in the first place, and in a special manner, inquire after him: "Is the young man Absalom safe?" 2 Sam 18. Thus Christ, being so infinitely taken with charity, cannot but make a great inquiry after it at the great day. It is fruit that will then abound to the saints' account, Phil 4:17; and such seed, that they who sow it liberally shall reap it liberally, 2 Cor 9:6.'
Henry Balnaves' On Justification: 'The holy king David, for the slaughter of Uriah, and adultery of Bathsheba, suffered much, as ye may read, 2 Sam 13; 15-16; 18. This example of David pertains as well to you as to princes, and to all estates of the world, that they may learn not to sin. And, if they fall in sin, that they despair not, but turn to repentance, and come unto God, whose will is that all be safe, and come to the knowledge of the verity.'
Matthew Henry: 'This chapter puts a period to Absalom's rebellion and life, and so makes way for David to his throne again, whither the next chapter brings him back in peace and triumph. We have here, I. David's preparations to engage the rebels, ver. 1-5. II. The total defeat of Absalom's party and their dispersion, ver. 6-8. III. The death of Absalom, and his burial, ver. 9-18. IV. The bringing of the tidings to David, who tarried at Mahanaim, ver. 19-32. V. His bitter lamentation for Absalom, ver. 33.'
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