Matthew Poole and continuators on 2 Samuel 15:11

11 And with Absalom went two hundred men out of Jerusalem, that were called , and they went in their simplicity, and they knew not any thing .

Such as Absalom had pick't out as fit for his purpose, such as were of some quality and reputation with the King and people, which would give a great countenance to his undertaking, and give occasion to people at first to think that this was done by his Fathers consent or connivence, as being now aged, and infirm, and willing to resign the Kingdom to him, as his eldest Son, and the Noblest too, as being descended from a King by both Parents; and such as by their wisdom and interest in the people, might have done David much service in thiis needful time; yet such as were not very Martial men, nor likely with violence to oppose his proceedings.

Concerning Absalom's design.