2 Samuel 15:30 Meaning
And David went up by the ascent of mount Olivet, and wept as he went up, and had his head covered, and he went barefoot: and all the people that was with him covered every man his head, and they went up, weeping as they went up.
Context Explained
28See, I will tarry in the plain of the wilderness, until there come word from you to certify me.
29Zadok therefore and Abiathar carried the ark of God again to Jerusalem: and they tarried there.
30And David went up by the ascent of mount Olivet, and wept as he went up, and had his head covered, and he went barefoot: and all the people that was with him covered every man his head, and they went up, weeping as they went up.
31And one told David, saying, Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom. And David said, O LORD, I pray thee, turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness.
32And it came to pass, that when David was come to the top of the mount, where he worshipped God, behold, Hushai the Archite came to meet him with his coat rent, and earth upon his head:
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Matthew 26:39
David's weeping on the Mount of Olives parallels Jesus' anguish in Gethsemane.
Luke 19:41
Both David and Jesus express deep sorrow for their people.
Philippians 2:8
David's humility in his sorrow reflects the humility of Christ.
Source: 2 Samuel 15:30