2 Samuel 16

2 Samuel 16:1

THe hill] namely, the mount of Olives.

2 Samuel 16:3

He said] A false calumniation, 2 Samuel 19:26. To which David notwithstanding, upon false suggestions gave too much heed.

2 Samuel 16:4

I humbly beseech] the Italian, I do obeisance to thee]. That is to say, I give thee humble thanks I may finde] thy grace is sufficient for me. A courteous manner of thanksgiving.

2 Samuel 16:5

Bahurim, a city of Benjamin, 2 Samuel 3:16.

2 Samuel 16:8

The Blood] we reade not hitherto that David had spilt any blood of Sauls house, whereby some have thought, that which is said, 2 Samuel 11:8. to gave been before these things happened. Or that Shimei imputed the death of Ishbosheth, and Abner to David Thou art taken] overtaken by, and retained in the just punishment of thy misdeed.

2 Samuel 16:10

What have I] I will have none of thy revenge; neither doe I care for thy service in this kinde Let him curse] I doe perceive that this evill commeth upon me through Gods providence, who having taken away from me my majesty, and the love and reverence of my subjects; hath exposed me to this mans outrages, Job 30:11. And it is my duty to humble my selfe under the hand of the first author, and not take notice of this fellow, that is but the instrument Hath said unto him] See 2 Kings 18:25. Lamentations 3:38.

2 Samuel 16:11

Benjamite] of which Tribe Saul was, from whom the Kingdome had beene taken away, to give it David.

2 Samuel 16:14

There] Namely, in Bahurim, v. 5.

2 Samuel 16:15

The men of] the Italian hath it, The chiese of] which might be the deputies of the communalties, for the chusing of a new King.

2 Samuel 16:19

Whom] In serving thee that art his sonne and lawfull successor, I do nothing that is against my duty; seeing thou art his second selfe.

2 Samuel 16:21

And all Israel] In this manner thou shalt cut off all way of reconcilement, whereby those of thy side shall be bound to defend thee to the last, being out of all hope of pardon.

2 Samuel 16:22

Vpon the top] Made after the manner of a terrace, and exposed to the sight of all men.