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2 Sam 16:1–4 Ziba, the servant of Mephibosheth (the disabled grandson of Saul, whom David had taken into his care; see ch. 9), arrives with provisions for David and his people. Ziba implies that the gifts are entirely his idea, and that Mephibosheth himself sees David’s difficulty as an opportunity to reclaim the kingdom (Today the house of Israel will give me back the kingdom of my father). Mephibosheth will later present a different version of the situation (19:24–29). Behold, all that belonged to Mephibosheth is now yours. David judged too quickly, without opportunity to hear a defense from the accused Mephibosheth.
2 Sam 16:5 Shimei is apparently a prominent man (19:16). Bahurim is a Benjaminite town on the north side of the Mount of Olives; some of its inhabitants supported David (17:18).
2 Sam 16:9 As always, Abishai is ready to act (compare 1 Sam. 26:8). Cursing a ruler is forbidden in Ex. 22:28.
2 Sam 16:10–11 What have I to do with you? David’s point is that he and Abishai do not see things the same way, and it would be disastrous for him to take Abishai’s advice. let him curse, for the Lord has told him to. David expresses his trust in God’s providence (compare 15:25–26; 16:12). He still wonders whether all this opposition is the Lord’s just punishment for his sin, and he humbly endures the abuse.
2 Sam 16:14 arrived weary. The journey from Jerusalem to the Jordan was 21 miles (36 km).
2 Sam 16:15–17:23 The writer resumes his account from 15:37. For “Israel,” see note on 15:10.
2 Sam 16:21–22 Absalom’s public sexual relations with several of David’s concubines would indeed have strengthened . . . the hands of Absalom’s followers, as he made it clear that he was claiming the throne. Nathan had prophesied such an event (see 12:11).
2 Sam 16:23 Ahithophel’s advice was highly valued. It seems he has chosen to help Absalom.
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