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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
And the saying pleased Absalom well, and all elders of Israel. That were of the privy council; for it was a well contrived scheme to surprise David his men by night, in the condition they were in;…
Absalom is now in peaceable possession of Jerusalem; the palace-royal is his own, as are the thrones of judgment, even the thrones of the house of David. His good father reigned in Hebron, and only…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
the elders of Israel Who were sitting in council with Absalom. For the various functions of the elders, see note on 1Sa 8:4.
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