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 were with him covered every man his head, and they went up, weeping as they went up.

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George Leo Haydock

AD 1849

Weeping 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, Isaias xx. 4., and Ezechiel xxiv. 17. (Calmet) Covered, that the people might not see him. (Worthington)

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