a15:25
b1 Sam 4:3-11
c5:6–6:9
dExod 40:34-35
e2 Sam 15:26
f7:8-16

‏ 2 Samuel 15:25

15:25  a 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  b; 5:6–6:9  c). It was the central object in the sanctuary and represented the presence of the Lord, the God of Israel (see Exod 40:34-35  d). David intentionally permitted the Ark to fall into Absalom’s hands, trusting God’s grace and promises (2 Sam 15:26  e; see 7:8-16  f) whether or not the Ark was with him.
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