2Sa 19:4-10 | TSK | e4.org | covered O my son It is allowed by competent critics that the lamentation of David over his son, of which this forms a part, is exceedingly pathetic; and Calmet properly remarks, that the frequent repetition of the name of the deceased is common in the language of lamentation.

‏ 2 Samuel 19:4-10

O my son It is allowed by competent critics that the lamentation of David over his son, of which this forms a part, is exceedingly pathetic; and Calmet properly remarks, that the frequent repetition of the name of the deceased is common in the language of lamentation. 2Sam 18:33

Thou hast Every one must admit that David's immoderate grief for his rebellious son was imprudent, and that Joab's firm and sensible reproof was necessary to arouse him to a sense of his duty to his people. But, in his manner, Joab far exceeded the bounds of that reverence which a servant owes to his master, or a subject to his prince.

saved Neh 9:27; Ps 3:8, Ps 18:47-48

In that etc. Heb. By loving, etc

thou regardest etc. Heb. princes or servants are not to thee. then it had. 2Sam 3:24-25; Job 34:18; Prov 19:9-10; Acts 23:5

comfortably unto thy Heb. to the heart of thy, Gen 34:3; Prov 19:15; Isa 40:1; Hos 2:14 *marg.

there Prov 14:28

all the evil Ps 71:4-6, Ps 71:9-11, Ps 71:18-20, Ps 129:1-2

sat in the gate How prudently and mildly David took the reproof and counsel given him! He shook off his grief, anointed his head, and washed his face, that he might not appear unto men to mourn, and then made his appearance at the gate of the city, which was the public place of resort for the hearing of causes and giving judgment, as well as a place to ratify special bargains. Thither the people flocked to congratulate him on his and their safety, and that all was well. When we are convinced of a fault, we must amend, though we are told of it by our inferiors in a way which is peculiarly painful to our natural feelings. This ancient custom still obtains in the East; for when Dr. Pococke returned from viewing the town of ancient Byblus, he says, "The sheik and the elders were sitting in the gate of the city, after the ancient manner, and I sat awhile with them." 2Sam 18:4, 2Sam 18:24

for Israel 2Sam 19:3, 2Sam 18:6-8; 1Kgs 22:36; 2Kgs 14:12

strife Gen 3:12-13; Exod 32:24; Jas 3:14-16

The king 2Sam 8:10; 1Sam 17:50, 1Sam 18:5-7, 1Sam 18:25, 1Sam 19:5

he is fled 2Sam 15:14

whom 2Sam 15:12-13; Hos 8:4

is dead 2Sam 18:14

speak ye not a word Heb. are ye silent, Judg 18:9