Matthew Poole and continuators on 2 Samuel 15:1
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2 Samuel15:1
AND it came to pass after this, that Absalom prepared him charets, and horses, and fifty men to run before him .
As being the Kings eldest Son, now Amnon was dead; for Chileab, who was his eldest Brother, 2 Sam. 3. 3. was either dead, or manifestly uncapable of the Government. And this course he knew would draw the eyes and minds of people to him, and make them conclude that David intended him for his Successor.
Marginal references: 1 King. 1. 5.
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