2694. It seems to symbolize the literal meaning of the Word, that he was toward the left, falsities, and afterwards toward the right, desires. Beyond that, I know nothing. 1748, 26 July, in the middle of the night between 26 and 27 July. That the literal meaning is to be treated with care can be inferred to some extent from the fact that many innocent beings regard it as holy and believe it. The same seems to be symbolized by the mourning of David over Absalom [2 Sam. 18:33]; but lest all of Israel withdraw from him, he was compelled by Joab to go out to the gate [19:7-8].