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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on 2 Samuel 15:30

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Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · 19th-century historical commentary
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David went up by the ascent of mount Olivet--The same pathway over that mount has been followed ever since that memorable day. had his head covered--with a mourning wrapper. The humility and resignation of David marked strongly his sanctified spirit, induced by contrition for his transgressions. He had fallen, but it was the fall of the upright; and he rose again, submitting himself meekly in the meantime to the will of God [CHALMERS].
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