2 Samuel 16

Treated in 6 passages across the library.

The verses these writers stop at

  • 16:10 But the king said, "What does this have to do with you, sons of Zeruiah? Let him curse like this, because the LORD has told him, 'Curse David.' Who then can ask, 'Why have you done this?'" 3
  • 16:17 Absalom said to Hushai, "Is this your faithful love for your friend? Why did you not go with your friend?" 1
  • 16:21 Ahithophel answered Absalom, "Sleep with your father's concubines, whom he left to look after the palace. Then all Israel will hear that you have made yourself hateful to your father, and all who are with you will be strengthened." 1
  • 16:23 In those days the advice Ahithophel gave was like asking for a word from God. That is how both David and Absalom regarded all of Ahithophel's advice. 1

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Where it is preached

  1. The Ten Commandments · Thomas Watson

    1.4 The Right Understanding of the Law cites 2 Sam 16: 21

    …of the fact by giving counsel to Absalom to go in and defile his father’s concubines. 2 Sam 16: 21. He who shall tempt or solicit another to be drunk, though he himself be sober, yet being…

  2. The Bondage of the Will · Martin Luther

    Discussion: Part the Second cites 2 Samuel xvi. 10

    …David spoke concerning Shimei. “Let him curse, for God hath bidden him to curse David.” (2 Samuel xvi. 10). How could God bid to curse, an action so evil and virulent! There was no where an…

  3. The Ten Commandments · Thomas Watson

    2.9 The Ninth Commandment cites 2 Sam 16: 10

    …on David, David made a sanctified use of it. ‘The Lord has said unto him, Curse David.’ 2 Sam 16: 10. So, if you are slandered, or falsely accused, make a good use of it. See if you have no…

  4. Holiness · J. C. Ryle

    Holiness cites 2 Sam. xvi. 10

    …of David when Shimei cursed him—and of Moses when Aaron and Miriam spake against him. (2 Sam. xvi. 10; Num. xii. 3.) (e) A holy man will follow after temperance and self-denial. He will…

  5. A Body of Divinity · Thomas Watson

    The Wisdom of God cites 2 Sam 16:23

    …men, and in making their wisdom the means of their overthrow. Ahithophel had deep policy. 2 Sam 16:23. ‘The counsel of Ahithophel, which he counselled, was as if a man had enquired at the…

  6. A Body of Divinity · Thomas Watson

    The Covenant of Works cites 2 Sam 16:17

    …who kicks the dam after she has given it milk. ‘Is this thy kindness to thy friend?’ 2 Sam 16:17. God may upbraid the sinner. ‘I have given thee,’ he may say, ‘thy health, strength, and…