Poole's Outline of 2 Samuel 19: The Return of the King

Dr. Dilday
Jun 17
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Joab by hard words moveth the king to cease his mourning, and show himself to the people, 1-8. The king is brought back by the men of Judah, and Amasa put in Joab’s place, 9-15. Shimei sueth for mercy, and obtaineth it, 16-23. Mephibosheth meeting the king, recovers half his estate, 24-30. Barzillai is dismissed; Chimham his son is taken into the king’s family, 31-40. The Israelites expostulate with Judah for bringing home the king without them, 41-43.

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Dr. Dilday

Jun 17

Matthew Henry: 'We left David's army in triumph and yet David himself in tears: now here we have, I. His return to himself, by the persuasion of Joab, ver. 1-8. II. His return to his kingdom from his present banishment. 1. The men of Israel were forward of themselves to bring him back, ver. 9-10. 2. The men of Judah were dealt with by David's agents to do it (ver. 11-14) and did it, ver. 15. III. At the king's coming over Jordan, Shimei's treason is pardoned (ver. 16-23), Mephibosheth's failure is excused (ver. 24-30), and Barzillai's kindness is thankfully owned, and recompensed to his son, ver. 31-39. IV. The men of Israel quarrelled with the men of Judah, fo…