Neh 13:21, Psa 55:20 | Clarke | e4.org | Verse 21. I will lay hands on you ] I will imprison every man of you. This had the desired effect; they came no more .

‏ Nehemiah 13:21

Verse 21. I will lay hands on you] I will imprison every man of you. This had the desired effect; they came no more.

‏ Psalms 55:20

Verse 20. He hath put forth his hands] A farther description of Ahithophel. He betrayed his friends, and he broke his covenant with his king. He had agreed to serve David for his own emolument, and a stipulation was made accordingly; but while receiving the king's pay, he was endeavouring to subvert the kingdom, and destroy the life of his sovereign.