Matthew Henry Presbyterian @wholebiblehenry

Here is, I. The notice brought to David of Absalom's rebellion, Sa2 15:13. The matter was bad enough, and yet it seems to have been made worse to him (as such things commonly are) than really it was; for he was told that the hearts of the men of Israel (that is, the generality of them, at least the leading men) were after Absalom.

Commenting on 2 Samuel 15:13-23

John Gill Reformed Baptist @doctorgill

And the king went forth,.... From Jerusalem; which is repeated, that it might be observed in what a hurry and fright he was: and all the people after him; his family, court, and servants, and as many of the people of Jerusalem as chose to go with him: and tarried at a place that was afar off; when they had got at some distance from...

Geneva Bible Notes Reformed @genevanotes

And the king went forth, and all the people after him, and tarried in a place that was far off. (i) That is, from Jerusalem.