2 Samuel 19:7
Now therefore arise, go forth, and speak comfortably unto thy servants: for I swear by the LORD, if thou go not forth, there will not tarry one with thee this night: and that will be worse unto thee than all the evil that befell thee from thy youth until now.
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Gill's Exposition
Now therefore arise, go forth,.... Arise from his couch, he was watering with his tears, and go forth from his house, where he had shut himself up retired from all company, to the gate of the city,…
Soon after the messengers had brought the news of the defeat and death of Absalom to the court of Mahanaim, Joab and his victorious army followed, to grace the king's triumphs and receive his further…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
speak comfortably Speak to them in a friendly way, encourage them, and appease their discontent.
I swear, &c. This is not a threat that he will persuade the army to desert David; but an asseveration…
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