Lux Domini
So Israel and Absalom pitched in the land of Gilead.

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Interpretation

Ahithophel hanged himself for vexation that his counsel was not followed. That will break a proud man's heart which will not break a humble man's sleep.

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This thought runs through 2 Samuel 17:25-26.

2 Samuel 17:25 2 Samuel 17:26

Glossary

Absalom Person
Father of peace; i. e., “peaceful” David’s son by Maacah ( 2 Sam. 3:3 ; comp. 1 Kings 1:6 ). He was noted for his personal beauty and for the extra-ordinary profusion of the hair of his head ( 2 Sam. 14:25 ,26).
Gilead Place
Biblical region. Modern identification: Tell edh Dhahab esh Sherqiyeh.