1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible

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II Samuel 15:13

And there came a messenger to David, saying: All Israel, with their whole heart, followeth Absalom.

Absalom. How came they to abandon a king, appointed by heaven, and adorned with so many virtues? God was resolved to punish him. Many are always desirous of novelty. David had lately been guilty of two scandalous crimes. Joab remained unpunished, and arrogant; the judges neglected their duty, etc., ver. 3. Some had still a partiality for the family of Saul. (Calmet) (Grotius)