2 Samuel 15:24-29
15:24 a Zadok was one of two priests who served David (8:17 b). He later anointed Solomon (1 Kgs 1:39 c) and became the high priest after Abiathar was deposed (1 Kgs 2:26-27 d).15:25 e take the Ark of God back: People fleeing invasion normally took their idols to avoid having the items fall into an enemy’s hands. The capture of a god could be interpreted by rebel elements to mean that the gods had abandoned the ruling dynasty. However, the Ark was not a mere idol or talisman (cp. 1 Sam 4:3-11 f; 5:6–6:9 g). It was the central object in the sanctuary and represented the presence of the Lord, the God of Israel (see Exod 40:34-35 h). David intentionally permitted the Ark to fall into Absalom’s hands, trusting God’s grace and promises (2 Sam 15:26 i; see 7:8-16 j) whether or not the Ark was with him.
15:27 k Ahimaaz and Jonathan supported David during Absalom’s coup d’etat by serving as his secret messengers (see 15:36 l; 17:17-22 m).
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