2 Samuel 13
DOYLY2 Samuel 13:16
- — this evil — is greater] Not a greater sin, but a greater mischief to her, as it published her shame to all. Bp. Patrick.
2 Samuel 13:19
- — laid her hand on her head,] Probably, covered her face with her hands, as ashamed to be seen, after is beside Ephraim: and Absalom invited all the king’s sons.
2 Samuel 13:20
- — but hold now thy peace,] He seems to desire her to put up with the injury in silence, that it might not bring too much disgrace on the family; but, in truth, that he might the better dissemble the revenge he intended. Bp. Patrick.
2 Samuel 13:23
- — had sheepshearers] The time of sheepshearing was, in those countries, a time of rejoicing, and a feast was held at it. We read of it at Gen. xxxviii. 12; and it was at such a time that David sent to Nabal for assistance, 1 Sam. xxv. 8. Bp. Patrick.
2 Samuel 13:29
- — upon his mule,] Mules began to be used about the time of David, who ordered Solomon to be carried on his own mule, 1 Kings i. 33. A present of mules was made to Solomon, 1 Kings x. 25; and these animals were used for burdens and for carriages, 1 Chron. xii. 40; Is. lxvi. 20. Bockart.
2 Samuel 13:30
- — hath slain all the king’s sons,] The messenger coming away in alarm when Amnon was killed, Before CHRIST 1030. Or, will you not, since I have commanded you? colour.