Keil and Delitzsch Commentary - 2 Samuel 16:20

Keil and Delitzsch Commentary - 2 Samuel 16:20 - 16:20

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Keil and Delitzsch Commentary - 2 Samuel 16:20 - 16:20

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This Chapter Verse Commentaries:

16:1 - 16:1
16:5 - 16:5
16:7 - 16:7
16:9 - 16:9
16:11 - 16:11
16:13 - 16:13
16:14 - 16:14
16:15 - 16:15
16:17 - 16:17
16:20 - 16:20
16:21 - 16:21
16:22 - 16:22

After taking possession of the capital of the kingdom, the next thing to do was to form the resolution to take and keep the throne. Absalom therefore turned to Ahithophel, and said, “Give ye counsel what we are to do.” The plural הָבוּ (give ye) may be explained on the supposition that the other persons present were addressed as well as Ahithophel, as being capable of giving advice.