I have a disagreement with the statement that a commentary is an “authority”. A commentary is an opinion. One that I am free to accept or reject as much of as the Holy Spirit, and my own intellect, lead me to.
To me, some commentaries are better than others. I pretty much go along with you, but the biblical scholars know a lot more than I do.
So I cautiously judge and choose.
My own interpretation is skewed by my life experiences.