2 Samuel 13:37

But Absalom fled,.... As before related, but here repeated for the sake of what follows:

and went to Talmai, the son of Ammihud, king of Geshur: his mother's father, see Sa2 3:3, where he might hope…

Absalom fled - As he had committed wilful murder, he could not avail himself of a city of refuge, and was therefore obliged to leave the land of Israel, and take refuge with Talmai, king of Geshur,…

Here is, I. The fright that David was put into by a false report brought to Jerusalem that Absalom had slain all the king's sons, Sa2 13:30. It is common for fame to make bad worse; and the first news…

But Absalom fled, &c. Now Absalom had fled and gone to Talmai. The narrative goes back to 2Sa 13:13. Talmai was Absalom's grandfather. See note on ch. 2Sa 3:3.

And David mourned Davidhas fallen out of…