OLD TESTAMENT

2 Samuel 15:30

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David went up by the ascent of the Mount of Olives, and wept as he went up; and he had his head covered and went barefoot. All the people who were with him each covered his head, and they went up, weeping as they went up.

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Verse 30. Weeping, and so forth David on this occasion wept for his sins, which he knew were the cause of all his sufferings. Challoner.—Barefoot, like a criminal, or one in mourning. Isaiah 20:4, Ezekiel 24:17. Calmet.—Covered, that the people might not see him. Worthington.

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