| II Samuel 16:16
| And when Chusai, the Arachite, David's friend, was come to Absalom, he said to him: God save thee, O king; God save thee, O king.
| Arachite; perhaps descended from the ancient Arachites, who dwelt near Arad and Tripoli, where the pretended Sabbatic river is said to flow; (Josephus, Jewish Wars 12:13.) or rather, as the names are written in a different manner, this person might be a native of Arachi, in Benjamin, west of Bethel, Josue 16:2. (Calmet) See 2 Kings 15:32. --- Friend. This was his peculiar title of office, 1 Paralipomenon 27:33. (Calmet) --- King. (Salve.) Literally, "Hail, O King," in both places. The salutation is repeated for greater emphasis. (Haydock)
|