2 samuel 13 15 commentary on the book

Then amnon hated her exceedingly his mind, which at first had been impelled by lust, was now agitated by remorse, which drove it to a different extreme, like the vibration of a pendulum. When this drive controls a person, retribution will automatically follow. As we noted in the previous chapter, 1 and 2 samuel form one book in the hebrew bible. The strong desire to be unfaithful to ones clearly stated and understood responsibilities is a drive we have to deal with and overcome. All the tribes went to absalom with their problems. The horror of his guilt struck him with a sudden detestation of her whom he deemed the cause of it, and he hated his sister when he should have hated himself. Battens a commentary on the first book of samuel provides critical exegesis on the book of first samuel that combines thorough exposition, semantic evaluation and pragmatics, and explanatory notes. Before unrighteous absalom he could justify himself, and stand out. David is a man after gods own heart, but also a man who makes some colossal mistakes. Book of 2 samuel matthew henrys bible commentary concise. Then amnon hated her exceedingly, having gratified his lust, his conscience stung him for it, that he could not bear. Absalom had a sheep shearing, to which he invited the king and all his sons, and to which.

David becomes israels king 1 samuel 16 2 samuel 10 part of the series. Absaloms hatred of his brothers crime would have been commendable, and he might justly have prosecuted him for it by a due course of law, for example to others, and the. He took this resolve, as a penitent submitting to the rod. David had abode two days in ziklag which, it appears from this, the amalekites had not so burned down that david and his men could not lodge in it. When madam folly seeks to entice sir simple in the book of. And david danced before the lord his joy increased as the procession went happily on. The septuagint, the greek version of the bible, first divided these books into two parts. Commentary on 2 samuel 18 absaloms rebellion tough. Absalom was determined to become king, so he began undermining david through deceitful and worldlywise ways. Amnon was so distressed over his sister tamar that he became sick.

In verse 4 amnon said i love tamar, my brother absaloms sister. The word of god will surely take effect in due season. Fleshly lusts are their own punishment, and not only war against the soul, but against the body too, and are the rottenness of the bones. Samuel is the third book in the neviim prophets, the second section in the hebrew bible. Book of second samuel overview insight for living ministries. Read 2 samuel commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. After this absalom the son of david had a lovely sister, whose name was tamar. Second samuel picks up the narration where 1 samuel left off and serves as a transition from the reign of saul to the reign of david.

And god having filled his heart with gladness, he was not ashamed to show it, and to express. With his clothes rent as the manner of deep mourners was. This 19 part series looks at the bible book of 2 samuel. The background of these verses is davids flight from absalom. He sacrificed oxen and fatlings as a thanksgiving to god for his goodness, upon an altar erected on purpose on this extraordinary occasion. Then amnon hated her exceedingly, so that the hatred with which he hated her was greater than the. Holman old testament commentary 1, 2 samuel andrews, stephen j. The content of 2 samuel deals with the life and reign of king david and could have been entitled the book of david. In this book we find the record of the reign of king david.

Study the bible online using commentary on 2 samuel and more. The prophet samuel was already deceased before the events recorded in 2 samuel. Study 2 samuel using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. We must learn that there is a living principle that god activated and still enforces in his creation. And it was improper for amnon to do anything to her.

Rape, murder, and conspiracy in davids family 2 samuel. Abner makes ishbosheth king battle between abners men and those of joab. Jonadab probably hoped to gain favor with david by bringing this more favorable news, but god knew that jonadab set the whole course of events in motion with his wicked advice to amnon 2 samuel. When i read chapter of 1 samuel, i have very similar feelings of impending. He was so vexed that he could not gain an opportunity to solicit her chastity for innocent converse with her was not denied him that he fell sick, v. A commentary on the first book of samuel by loring w. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. It is characteristic of human nature to hate one whom you have injured tacitus, quoted by kirkpatrick, this result shows. She put her hands on her head and went away, weeping aloud as she went.

Bob is a pastorteacher and elder at community bible chapel in richardson, texas, and has contributed many of his bible study series for use by the foundation. Davids down in the dumps over the deaths of saul and jonathan, lamenting and writing a pretty catchy if sad song about it. In fact, verse 15 says that he hates her after they had sex more than he loved her before they had sex. Listen to chuck swindoll s overview of second samuel in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. Nov 06, 2014 1 samuel 15 16 god rejects king saul anoints david. She was a virgin, and it seemed impossible for him to do anything to her. Of course, amnon must have seen tamar, for he had conceived a violent.