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2 Samuel 16:19

2 Samuel 16:19
And again, whom should I serve? should I not serve in the presence of his son? as I have served in thy father's presence, so will I be in thy presence.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And again, whom should I serve?.... Or "secondly" (e), a second reason is here given for serving Absalom: the first was the choice of God and the people, the second follows:

should I not serve in…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

2 Samuel 16:15-23

Absalom had notice sent him speedily by some of his friends at Jerusalem that David had withdrawn, and with what a small retinue he had gone; so that the coasts were clear, Absalom might take…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

2 Samuel 16:15-19

Absalom's entrance into Jerusalem. Hushai's offer of his services

15. And Absalom, &c. The narrative of Absalom's proceedings is continued from ch. 2Sa 15:12; 2Sa 15:37. He seems to have entered…

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