Indeed, their two sons, Ahimaaz son of Zadok and Jonathan son of Abiathar, are there with them. Send them to me with everything you hear." IndeedThis word serves as an affirmation, emphasizing the certainty and importance of the information being conveyed. In the Hebrew text, the word used is "הִנֵּה" (hinneh), which often introduces a statement of significance or a call to attention. It underscores the reliability of the message and the trustworthiness of the individuals involved in the narrative. their two sons This phrase highlights the familial connection and the continuation of the priestly lineage through Ahimaaz and Jonathan. In ancient Israel, family ties were crucial for maintaining religious and social structures. The mention of "two sons" also indicates the presence of a support network, which is vital for the success of David's plans. Ahimaaz son of Zadok Ahimaaz is identified as the son of Zadok, the high priest. The name Ahimaaz means "my brother is wrath" or "brother of anger," which may reflect the turbulent times in which he lived. Zadok's lineage is significant as it represents the legitimate priesthood, loyal to David, and later becomes the primary priestly line in Jerusalem. Jonathan son of Abiathar Jonathan, the son of Abiathar, is another key figure in the priestly hierarchy. Abiathar was a priest who had served David faithfully, and his son Jonathan continues this legacy. The name Jonathan means "Yahweh has given," indicating a divine favor and purpose in his role. Abiathar's presence in the narrative underscores the tension between loyalty to David and the political upheaval of the time. are there with them This phrase indicates the physical presence and availability of Ahimaaz and Jonathan to act as messengers. Their location is strategic, allowing them to gather and relay information quickly. This reflects the importance of communication and intelligence in the unfolding events of David's reign. Send them to me David's directive to send Ahimaaz and Jonathan underscores the urgency and necessity of their mission. The Hebrew verb "שָׁלַח" (shalach) conveys the idea of dispatching or commissioning someone for a specific task. This highlights David's reliance on trusted individuals to maintain his kingdom's stability during Absalom's rebellion. with everything you hear The phrase emphasizes the comprehensive nature of the intelligence David seeks. The Hebrew word "שָׁמַע" (shama) means to hear or listen, but it also implies understanding and discernment. David requires not just raw information but insightful analysis to make informed decisions. This reflects the biblical theme of wisdom and discernment as essential qualities for leadership. Persons / Places / Events 1. AhimaazSon of Zadok, a priest, and a loyal supporter of King David. He plays a crucial role as a messenger during Absalom's rebellion. 2. JonathanSon of Abiathar, another priest, and a faithful ally of David. He works alongside Ahimaaz to relay important information to David. 3. ZadokA priest who remains loyal to King David during Absalom's rebellion. He is instrumental in the communication network that supports David. 4. AbiatharAnother priest loyal to David, father of Jonathan. He collaborates with Zadok to aid David. 5. DavidThe King of Israel, facing a rebellion led by his son Absalom. He relies on the loyalty and communication of his supporters to navigate this crisis. 6. Absalom's RebellionA significant event where Absalom, David's son, attempts to usurp the throne, leading to a civil conflict. Teaching Points The Importance of Loyal AlliesIn times of crisis, having trustworthy and loyal allies is crucial. Ahimaaz and Jonathan exemplify the kind of faithfulness that supports and sustains leadership. God's Sovereignty in CrisisDespite the rebellion, God orchestrates events and people to protect His anointed. Trust in God's sovereignty is essential during tumultuous times. The Role of CommunicationEffective communication is vital in overcoming challenges. The network established by David through Zadok and Abiathar highlights the importance of clear and reliable communication. Courage in AdversityAhimaaz and Jonathan's willingness to risk their lives to support David teaches us about the courage required to stand for righteousness. Faithfulness to God's AnointedThe loyalty of Zadok and Abiathar to David, God's chosen king, reminds us of the importance of supporting and praying for our leaders. Bible Study Questions 1. How do the actions of Ahimaaz and Jonathan demonstrate the importance of loyalty and trust in relationships? Can you think of a time when you had to rely on someone else's loyalty? 2. In what ways does the account of Absalom's rebellion and David's response illustrate God's sovereignty? How can this understanding impact your response to personal crises? 3. How does effective communication play a role in resolving conflicts, both in biblical times and today? What steps can you take to improve communication in your own life? 4. Reflect on a time when you had to show courage in the face of adversity. How does the example of Ahimaaz and Jonathan inspire you to act courageously in your current circumstances? 5. How can we apply the principle of supporting and praying for our leaders, as seen in the loyalty of Zadok and Abiathar to David, in our modern context? What practical steps can you take to support your leaders today? Connections to Other Scriptures 1 Samuel 22:20-23This passage provides background on Abiathar, who escaped the massacre of the priests and joined David, establishing a long-standing loyalty. 2 Samuel 17:15-22This passage details how Ahimaaz and Jonathan successfully deliver critical information to David, demonstrating their bravery and loyalty. Proverbs 27:6This verse speaks to the value of faithful friends, which is exemplified by the loyalty of Ahimaaz and Jonathan to David. People Abiathar, Absalom, Ahimaaz, Ahithophel, Aram, Arkite, Cherethites, David, Gittites, Hushai, Israelites, Ittai, Jonathan, Kerethites, Levites, Pelethites, ZadokPlaces Aram, Gath, Geshur, Giloh, Hebron, Jerusalem, Kidron, Mount of OlivesTopics Abiathar, Abiathar's, Abi'athar's, Ahimaaz, Ahim'a-az, Anything, Behold, Ears, Jonathan, Sons, Zadok, Zadok'sDictionary of Bible Themes 2 Samuel 15:32-36 5088 David, character 2 Samuel 15:32-37 5691 friends, good Library A Loyal Vow 'And the king's servants said unto the king, Behold, thy servants are ready to do whatsoever my lord the king shall appoint.'--2 SAMUEL xv. 15. We stand here at the darkest hour of King David's life. Bowed down by the consciousness of his past sin, and recognising in the rebellion of his favourite son the divine chastisement, his early courage and buoyant daring seem to have ebbed from him wholly. He is forsaken by the mass of his subjects, he is preparing to abandon Jerusalem, and to flee as an … Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy ScriptureIttai of Gath 'And Ittai answered the king, and said, As the Lord liveth, and as my lord the king liveth, surely in what place my lord the king shall be, whether in death or life, even there also will thy servant be.'--2 SAMUEL xv. 21. It was the darkest hour in David's life. No more pathetic page is found in the Old Testament than that which tells the story of his flight before Absalom. He is crushed by the consciousness that his punishment is deserved--the bitter fruit of the sin that filled all his later life … Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Pardoned Sin Punished 'And It came to pass after this, that Absalom prepared him chariots and horses, and fifty men to run before him. 2. And Absalom rose up early, and stood beside the way of the gate: and it was so, that when any man that had a controversy came to the king for judgment, then Absalom called unto him, and said, Of what city art thou? And he said, Thy servant is of one of the tribes of Israel. 3. And Absalom said unto him. See, thy matters are good and right; but there is no man deputed of the king to … Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Loyal to the Core On the other hand, look at Ittai, perfectly free to go, but in order to end the controversy once for all, and to make David know that he does not mean to leave him, he takes a solemn oath before Jehovah his God, and he doubles it by swearing by the life of David that he will never leave him; in life, in death, he will be with him. He has cast in his lot with him for better and for worse, and he means to be faithful to the end. Old Master Trapp says, "All faithful friends went on a pilgrimage years … Charles Haddon Spurgeon—Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 26: 1880 Following Christ "And Ittai answered the king, and said, as the Lord liveth, and as my lord the king liveth, surely in what place my lord the king shall be, whether in death or life, even there also will thy servant be."--2 Samuel 15:21. SOME men have a very remarkable power of creating and sustaining friendship in others. David was a man brimming over with affection--a man, notwithstanding all his rough soldier-life, of an exceedingly tender heart--a man, I was about to say--the word was on my tongue--a man of vast … Charles Haddon Spurgeon—Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 62: 1916 The Will of God "Here am I, let Him do to me as seemeth good unto Him."--2 Sam. xv. 26. G. Ter Steegen. tr., Emma Frances Bevan, 1899 Thou sweet beloved Will of God, My anchor ground, my fortress hill, The Spirit's silent fair abode, In Thee I hide me and am still. O Will, that willest good alone, Lead Thou the way, Thou guidest best; A silent child, I follow on, And trusting, lean upon Thy Breast. God's Will doth make the bitter sweet, And all is well when it is done; Unless His Will doth hallow it, The glory … Frances Bevan—Hymns of Ter Steegen and Others (Second Series) A Light to Lighten the Gentiles P. G. 2 Sam. xv. 19-22; John xii. 26 "Wherefore goest thou with me?" Said the king disowned-- Said the king despised, rejected, Disenthroned. "Go, return unto thy place, To thy king of yore-- Here a pilgrim and a stranger, Nothing more. "Not for thee the cities fair, Hills of corn and wine-- All was portioned ere thou camest, Nought is thine. "Wandering forth where'er I may, Exiled from mine own, Shame, rejection I can grant thee; That alone. "Turn and take thy brethren back, With thy people … Frances Bevan—Hymns of Ter Steegen, Suso, and Others The Daily Walk with Others (iii. ). Thrice happy they who at Thy side, Thou Child of Nazareth, Have learnt to give their struggling pride Into Thy hands to death: If thus indeed we lay us low, Thou wilt exalt us o'er the foe; And let the exaltation be That we are lost in Thee. Let me say a little on a subject which, like the last, is one of some delicacy and difficulty, though its problems are of a very different kind. It is, the relation between the Curate and his Incumbent; or more particularly, the Curate's position and conduct … Handley C. G. Moule—To My Younger Brethren And V the Kingdom Undivided and the Kingdom Divided THE HISTORICAL BOOKS: I and II Samuel. I and II Kings. I and II Chronicles. NOTE.--As these three pairs of books are so closely related in their historical contents, it is deemed best to study them together, though they overlap the two divisions of IV and V. I. CHARTS Chart A. General Contents +--+ " I AND II SAMUEL " +-------------+-----+------+ "Samuel "Saul "David " +-------------+-----+------+----------+ " " " " I AND II KINGS "NOTE.--Biblical … Frank Nelson Palmer—A Bird's-Eye View of the Bible That Whereas the City of Jerusalem had Been Five Times Taken Formerly, this was the Second Time of Its Desolation. A Brief Account of Its History. 1. And thus was Jerusalem taken, in the second year of the reign of Vespasian, on the eighth day of the month Gorpeius [Elul]. It had been taken five [34] times before, though this was the second time of its desolation; for Shishak, the king of Egypt, and after him Antiochus, and after him Pompey, and after them Sosius and Herod, took the city, but still preserved it; but before all these, the king of Babylon conquered it, and made it desolate, one thousand four hundred and sixty-eight years and … Flavius Josephus—The Wars of the Jews or History of the Destruction of Jerusalem King of Kings and Lord of Lords And He hath on His vesture and on His thigh a name written, K ING OF K INGS AND L ORD OF L ORDS T he description of the administration and glory of the Redeemer's Kingdom, in defiance of all opposition, concludes the second part of Messiah Oratorio. Three different passages from the book of Revelation are selected to form a grand chorus, of which Handel's title in this verse is the close --a title which has been sometimes vainly usurped by proud worms of this earth. Eastern monarchs, in particular, … John Newton—Messiah Vol. 2 Samuel Alike from the literary and the historical point of view, the book[1] of Samuel stands midway between the book of Judges and the book of Kings. As we have already seen, the Deuteronomic book of Judges in all probability ran into Samuel and ended in ch. xii.; while the story of David, begun in Samuel, embraces the first two chapters of the first book of Kings. The book of Samuel is not very happily named, as much of it is devoted to Saul and the greater part to David; yet it is not altogether inappropriate, … John Edgar McFadyen—Introduction to the Old Testament Links 2 Samuel 15:36 NIV2 Samuel 15:36 NLT2 Samuel 15:36 ESV2 Samuel 15:36 NASB2 Samuel 15:36 KJV
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