Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 4:20
And about the time of her death the women that stood by her said unto her, Fear not; for thou hast born a son. But she answered not, neither did she regard [it].
20. Fear not ] Cp. Gen 35:16-19. But the attempt to comfort her was vain. The loss of the Ark so absorbed her mind, that even a mother’s greatest joy (Joh 16:21) could not rouse her.
Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges
Verse 20. But she answered not] She paid no attention to what the women had said concerning her having borne a son; that information she regarded not.
Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible
Being overwhelmed with sorrow, and so uncapable of comfort.
Fuente: English Annotations on the Holy Bible by Matthew Poole
And about the time of her death,…. Which quickly came on after she was brought to bed:
the women that stood by her; who were called to her labour, and assisted at it:
said unto her, fear not, for thou hast born a son; perceiving that she was very low spirited, endeavoured to cheer and comfort her, by observing to her that the worst was over; and besides she had brought forth a man child, which was usually matter of joy to a family, and particularly to the woman that bears it, which causes her to forget the sorrows and pains she has gone through in bearing it, Joh 16:21 but she answered not, neither did she regard it; said not one word in answer to them, nor was the least affected with joy and pleasure at what they related to her; being not only a dying woman, on the borders of another world, and so had no relish for temporal enjoyments, but also overcome with grief with what had happened, not only to her family, but more especially to the ark of God.
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
1Sa 4:20 And about the time of her death the women that stood by her said unto her, Fear not; for thou hast born a son. But she answered not, neither did she regard [it].
Ver. 20. Neither did she regard it. ] See Trapp on “ 1Sa 4:19 “
Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
about = at.
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Fear not: Gen 35:17, Gen 35:18, Joh 16:21
neither did she regard it: Heb. and set not her heart, Psa 77:2
Reciprocal: Exo 7:23 – neither Exo 9:21 – regarded not 1Sa 9:20 – set not 1Ki 14:1 – the son Job 14:21 – he knoweth it not Psa 78:64 – widows Dan 5:10 – let not
Fuente: The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
1Sa 4:20. Fear not Indeed, the sorrows of her travail would have been forgotten, for joy that a child was born into the world. But what is that joy to one that feels herself dying? None but spiritual joy will stand us instead then. Death admits not the relish of any earthly joy: it is then all flat and tasteless. What is it to one that is lamenting the loss of the ark? What can give us pleasure, if we want Gods word and ordinances? Especially if we want the comfort of his gracious presence, and the light of his countenance?