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2 Samuel 3:16

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What does 2 Samuel 3:16 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And her husband went with her, weeping as he went, and followed her to Bahurim. Then said Abner unto him, Go, return: and he returned.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And her husband went with her, weeping as he went, and followed her to Bahurim. Then said Abner unto him, Go, return: and he returned.
2 Samuel 3:16 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Samuel 3

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13And he said, Well; I will make a league with thee; but one thing I require of thee: that is, thou shalt not see my face, except thou first bring Michal, Saul`s daughter, when thou comest to see my face.
14And David sent messengers to Ish-bosheth, Saul`s son, saying, Deliver me my wife Michal, whom I betrothed to me for a hundred foreskins of the Philistines.
15And Ish-bosheth sent, and took her from her husband, even from Paltiel the son of Laish.
16And her husband went with her, weeping as he went, and followed her to Bahurim. Then said Abner unto him, Go, return: and he returned.
17And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, In times past ye sought for David to be king over you:
18now then do it; for Jehovah hath spoken of David, saying, By the hand of my servant David I will save my people Israel out of the hand of the Philistines, and out of the hand of all their enemies.
19And Abner also spake in the ears of Benjamin: and Abner went also to speak in the ears of David in Hebron all that seemed good to Israel, and to the whole house of Benjamin.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And her husband went with her along weeping behind her, etc.] Because of his great affection to her, unwilling to part with her, but forced to it at the command of the king her brother: to Bahurim; a city in the tribe of Benjamin, (<101916>2 Samuel 19:16); perhaps the same with Almon, (<062118>Joshua 21:18); these two words being of the same signification; and the Targum has it hero Almuth; so Alemeth in (<130660>1 Chronicles 6:60). It seems to be the same Josephus f55 calls Bachures, and says it was not far from Jerusalem. Bunting f56 says it was something more than a mile towards the northeast, and at this time is a fair castle strongly fortified, standing in a high place, and in the…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Bahurim - Best known as the residence of Shimei, and as the place where Jonathan and Ahimaaz were concealed in a well on the occasion of David’s flight from Absalom 2 Samuel 16:5; 2 Samuel 17:18. It seems to have been situated in the southern border of the tribe of Benjamin, and on the route from Jerusalem to the Jordan fords, since Phaltiel came from Mahanaim 2 Samuel 2:8. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“3:16 In spite of Palti’s anguished weeping, he was powerless to stop what was happening (cp. Judg 18:1-26). • Bahurim was probably a center of support for Saul’s clan just east of Jerusalem (cp. 2 Sam 16:5).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“along weeping: Heb. going and weeping, Pro 9:17, Pro 9:18 Bahurim: Sa2 16:5, Sa2 17:18, Sa2 19:16; Kg1 2:8 2 Kings (2 Samuel) 3:17”
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