2 Samuel 15

2 Samuel 15

Maclaren says, “The psalms which probably belong to the period of Absalom’s rebellion correspond well with the impression of his spirit gathered from the historical books. Confidence in God, submission to his will, are strongly expressed in them. And we may almost discern a progress in the former respect as the rebellion grows. The flame brighter and brighter in the deepening darkness. We may allocate with a fair amount of likelihood the following psalms to this period: Ps 3, Ps 4, Ps 25, Ps 28, Ps 58, Ps 61, Ps 62, Ps 63, Ps 109, Ps 143. Favor (grace) (02580) chen/hen from verb chanan = to favor) means favor (acts which display one’s fondness or compassion for another), grace (acts of kindness displaying one’s pleasure with an object, which benefit the object of pleasure), acceptance. The idea is that a person finds favor in the sight of another person or acceptance by the person. This word plays a major role in helping us understand God's relationship with sinful men as shown in the first use in Genesis 6:8 with those wonderful words "And Noah found favor (grace) in the eyes of the Lord." The result of this favor was that he was delivered by God from His judgment of the world through the Flood. In a similar vein, the nation of Israel was granted by God to receive "favor in the sight of the Egyptians." (Ex 3:21, 11:3, 12:36). Meanings include - Favor, grace, charm, graciousness, kindness, beauty, pleasantness, attractiveness, loveliness, affectionate regard. Chen is translated in the Septuagint by the Greek word charis which is usually translated grace in the NT. QUESTION - Who was Zadok in the Bible? ANSWER - Zadok son of Ahitub was a Levite priest during the time of King David. For a long time, he was co-high priest with Abiathar. Zadok was a descendant of Aaron and a leader over his family of Levites (1 Chronicles 27:17). When Absalom conspired against his father, David, David was forced to flee from Jerusalem (2 Samuel 15:13–14). Zadok and his son Ahimaaz, and his co-priest Abiathar and his son Jonathan accompanied David, with Zadok leading a procession of Levites who carried the ark of the covenant. As the people exited the city, Zadok’s Levites set down the ark, and Abiathar offered sacrifices (verse 24). Once the people had vacated Jerusalem, David ordered Zadok and Abiathar, along with their sons, to return with the ark to Jerusalem (verse 25). Zadok was to send word to David with any news of what was happening in the kingdom under Absalom. David had also sent his friend Hushai back to Jerusalem to listen in on Absalom’s plans, and it was through him that Zadok and Abiathar heard that Absalom planned to seek out David and destroy him and the people who were with him. Hushai, Zadok, and Abiathar sent Ahimaaz and Jonathan to find David. After hiding in a well from Absalom’s men, Amimaaz and Jonathan were able to escape the city and bring the message to David: “Do not spend the night at the fords in the wilderness; cross over without fail, or the king and all the people with him will be swallowed up” (2 Samuel 17:16). David escaped, and it wasn’t much longer before David’s commander, Joab, killed Absalom (2 Samuel 18:1–15). Heartbroken at the death of his son, David returned to Jerusalem. Years later, when King David was very old, his son Adonijah set himself up as king, even though David’s other son Solomon was to take the throne at David’s death (1 Kings 1:5). Adonijah had some supporters, including Abiathar the priest, but Zadok, Nathan the prophet, and several other important men supported David’s choice and opposed Adonijah (verse 8). Nathan told David’s wife Bathsheba what Adonijah was planning and advised her to apprise King David of the situation. She did so, and David ordered that Zadok and Nathan immediately take Solomon to Gihon and anoint him as king (verses 32–34). When Zadok the priest anointed Solomon’s head with oil at Gihon, a trumpet was sounded, and all the people assembled began to shout and rejoice (1 Kings 1:39–40). The noise was so great that Adonijah, who was feasting nearby, heard it and wondered what was happening. At that moment, Abiathar’s son Jonathan arrived and told Adonijah that Solomon had been anointed king (verses 41–45). Adonijah fled to the temple and grabbed the horns of the altar, begging Solomon to spare his life (verses 50–51). Solomon did so, but Adonijah later renewed his designs on the throne, forcing Solomon to execute him (1 Kings 2:13–25). Even though Abiathar had spurned King David’s wishes and supported Adonijah, Zadok stayed true to David and supported Solomon. Abiathar lost his priesthood as a result, but Zadok was rewarded with a position as one of Solomon’s chief officials (1 Kings 4:4) as well as being recognized as the sole high priest. There are several other men named Zadok in the Bible, but they are only mentioned in one or two verses apiece. They can be found in 1 Chronicles 6:12 (Zadok the descendant of Zadok the priest), 1 Chronicles 9:11 and Nehemiah 11:11 (Zadok the Levite), 2 Kings 15:33 and 2 Chronicles 27:1 (Zadok the father of Jerusha), Nehemiah 3:4 (Zadok the son of Baana), Nehemiah 3:29 (Zadok the son of Immer), Nehemiah 10:21 (Zadok the Israelite leader), Nehemiah 13:13 (Zadok the scribe), and Matthew 1:14 (Zadok, an ancestor of Jesus Christ).GotQuestions.org 2 Samuel 15:26 "But if He should say thus, 'I have no delight in you,' behold, here I am, let Him do to me as seems good to Him." BGT 2 Samuel 15:26 καὶ ἐὰν εἴπῃ οὕτως οὐκ ἠθέληκα ἐν σοί ἰδοὺ ἐγώ εἰμι ποιείτω μοι κατὰ τὸ ἀγαθὸν ἐν ὀφθαλμοῖς αὐτοῦ LXE 2 Samuel 15:26 But if he should say thus, I have no pleasure in thee; behold, here I am, let him do to me according to that which is good in his eyes. KJV 2 Samuel 15:26 But if he thus say, I have no delight in thee; behold, here am I, let him do to me as seemeth good unto him. NET 2 Samuel 15:26 However, if he should say, 'I do not take pleasure in you,' then he will deal with me in a way that he considers appropriate." CSB 2 Samuel 15:26 However, if He should say, 'I do not delight in you,' then here I am-- He can do with me whatever pleases Him." ESV 2 Samuel 15:26 But if he says, 'I have no pleasure in you,' behold, here I am, let him do to me what seems good to him." NIV 2 Samuel 15:26 But if he says, 'I am not pleased with you,' then I am ready; let him do to me whatever seems good to him." NLT 2 Samuel 15:26 But if he is through with me, then let him do what seems best to him." NRS 2 Samuel 15:26 But if he says, 'I take no pleasure in you,' here I am, let him do to me what seems good to him." NJB 2 Samuel 15:26 But should he say, "You displease me," here I am: let him treat me as he sees fit.' NAB 2 Samuel 15:26 But if he should say, 'I am not pleased with you,' I am ready; let him do to me as he sees fit." YLT 2 Samuel 15:26 and if thus He say, I have not delighted in thee; here am I, He doth to me as is good in His eyes.' GWN 2 Samuel 15:26 But if he says, 'I'm not pleased with you,' let him do to me what he considers right." BBE 2 Samuel 15:26 But if he says, I have no delight in you: then, here I am; let him do to me what seems good to him. RSV 2 Samuel 15:26 but if he says, `I have no pleasure in you,' behold, here I am, let him do to me what seems good to him." NKJ 2 Samuel 15:26 "But if He says thus:`I have no delight in you,' here I am, let Him do to me as seems good to Him." ASV 2 Samuel 15:26 but if he say thus, I have no delight in thee; behold, here am I, let him do to me as seemeth good unto him. I have no, 2Sa 22:20 Nu 14:8 1Ki 10:9 2Ch 9:8 Isa 42:1 62:4 Jer 22:28 32:41 Mt 1:10 let: Jdg 10:15 1Sa 3:18 Job 1:20,21 Ps 39:9 2 Samuel 15 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries DAVID PLACES HIMSELF IN GOD'S HANDS But - Term of contrast. David had just said the LORD may show him favor, but he is not about to be presumptuous. Is this not another mark of a man after God's own heart? Utley makes a good point that "David trusted YHWH's care and purpose. It is so important not to let immediate circumstances distort one's view of God or His character." if He should say thus, 'I have no delight in you,' behold, here I am, let Him do to me as seems good to Him - NET - "However, if he should say, 'I do not take pleasure in you,' then he will deal with me in a way that he considers appropriate." The NLT paraphrases it "But if he is through with me, then let him do what seems best to him." David in essences is saying (praying?) "not my will be done but Thy will be done." He is wholly entrusting his fate into the hands of the LORD. F B