2 Kingdoms (2 Samuel) 15:32Meaning & Commentary from the Church Fathers

At a time when the armies aligned with Absalom and the cities had yielded to his tyranny, Hushai, a man of upright character and a faithful companion of David, remained steadfast in his loyalty despite the shifting circumstances. Upon witnessing David in his exile in the wilderness, he tore his garments, sprinkled dust upon his head, and wept deeply and genuinely. Although he was unable to offer practical assistance, he brought solace through his tears. Hushai’s devotion was not tied to fortune or power but to righteousness; thus, even in the face of a reversal of authority, his friendship remained unwavering.

The term ‘dew’ (2 Sam. 15:32) is used by the author to refer to the summit of the hill. He states, ‘He that cometh even unto the dew,’ which signifies arriving at the peak of the hill; thus, he designates the Mount of Olives, the site of the Lord Christ's ascension. It is here that David offered his worship to God, likely while gazing upon the tabernacle and the elements held within it.