2 Samuel 14:24

²⁴ But the king gave this order: "Absalom may go to his own house, but he must never come into my presence." So Absalom did not see the king.

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Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 14:24

Commentary on 2 Samuel 14:21-24

(Read 2 Samuel 14:21-24)

David was inclined to favour Absalom, yet, for the honour of his justice, he could not do it but upon application made for him, which may show the methods of Divine grace. It is true that God has thoughts of compassion toward poor sinners, not willing that any should perish; yet he is only reconciled to them through a Mediator, who pleads on their behalf. God was in Christ reconciling the world to himself, and Christ came to this land of our banishment, to bring us to God.

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