2 Samuel 15:14

“And David said unto all his servants that [were] with him at Jerusalem, etc.] His courtiers and ministers of state, the officers of his household, as many of them as were with him in the city; for some of them very probably were in the country, as Ahithophel was, and some might be along with Absalom, whom he had invited to his peace offerings: arise, and let us flee; it is much that a man of such courage and valour as David should be so intimidated at once as to make a flight as soon as he heard of a conspiracy forming against him: for we shall not [else] escape from Absalom; his fears ran so high, that he fancied he would be upon them presently: make speed to depart, lest he overtake us…”

“DAVID FLEES FROM JERUSALEM. (2Sa. 15:13-37) David said . . . Arise, and let us flee--David, anxious for the preservation of the city which he had beautified, and hopeful of a greater support throughout the country, wisely resolved on leaving Jerusalem.”

“And smite the city - David’s kind nature induced him to spare Jerusalem the horrors of a siege, and the risk of being taken by assault. He had no standing army with which to resist this sudden attack from so unexpected a quarter. Possibly too he remembered Nathan’s prophecy 2 Samuel 12:10-12. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Let us flee - For though the fort of Zion was strong, and he might have defended himself there; yet he had not laid in provisions for a long siege; and, if he had been once besieged there, Absalom would have got speedy possession of his whole kingdom; whereas if he marched abroad, he might raise a considerable army for his defence. Besides, the greatest part of Jerusalem could not be well defended against him. 2 Kings (2 Samuel) 15:16”

“Arise: Sa2 19:9; Psa 3:1 \*title bring: Heb. thrust, Eze 46:18; Mat 11:12 \*marg. Luk 10:15 and smite: Sa2 23:16, Sa2 23:17; Psa 51:18, Psa 55:3-11, Psa 137:5, Psa 137:6 2 Kings (2 Samuel) 15:15”