Bible Commentary

Ye daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, who clothed you in scarlet, with [other] delights, who put on ornaments of gold upon your apparel. 24. Ye daughters of Israel ] The women who had once celebrated Saul’s triumphs, and shared the spoil of his victories, are summoned to lament his loss. This incidental mention indicates … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 1:24”

Saul and Jonathan [were] lovely and pleasant in their lives, and in their death they were not divided: they were swifter than eagles, they were stronger than lions. 23. lovely and pleasant ] Perhaps rather, loving and kindly. The words express the mutual affection which existed between father and son. Jonathan remained faithful to his … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 1:23”

From the blood of the slain, from the fat of the mighty, the bow of Jonathan turned not back, and the sword of Saul returned not empty. 22. From the blood, &c.] In the figurative language of poetry arrows are represented as drinking blood, the sword as eating flesh. See Deu 32:42; Isa 34:6; Jer … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 1:22”

Ye mountains of Gilboa, [let there be] no dew, neither [let there be] rain, upon you, nor fields of offerings: for there the shield of the mighty is vilely cast away, the shield of Saul, [as though he had] not [been] anointed with oil. 21. let there be no dew, &c.] The language is poetical. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 1:21”

Tell [it] not in Gath, publish [it] not in the streets of Askelon; lest the daughters of the Philistines rejoice, lest the daughters of the uncircumcised triumph. 20. Tell it not in Gath, &c.] Gath on account of its political importance, Askelon as a great religious centre, are chosen as representative of the whole country. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 1:20”

The beauty of Israel is slain upon thy high places: how are the mighty fallen! 19. The beauty of Israel, &c.] Better, Thy beauty (lit. the beauty), O Israel, upon thine high places is slain. Saul and Jonathan are thus described as the chief ornament and honour of Israel. The word translated glory may also … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 1:19”

(Also he bade them teach the children of Judah [the use of] the bow: behold, [it is] written in the book of Jasher.) 18. also he bade, &c.] And he gave commandment to teach the children of Judah the Bow. The E. V. cannot be right in inserting “the use of,” for the bow was … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 1:18”

And David lamented with this lamentation over Saul and over Jonathan his son: 17 27. David’s lamentation for Saul and Jonathan 17. lamented with this lamentation ] The technical expression for a death-dirge or mournful elegy, such as that pronounced by David over Abner (ch. 2Sa 3:33-34), and by Jeremiah over Josiah (2Ch 35:25). Fuente: … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 1:17”

And David said unto him, Thy blood [be] upon thy head; for thy mouth hath testified against thee, saying, I have slain the LORD’s anointed. 16. for thy mouth, &c.] For the expression cp. Job 15:6; Luk 19:22. He had accused himself of a capital crime, for which he deserved to die. Righteous indignation, and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 1:16”

And David called one of the young men, and said, Go near, [and] fall upon him. And he smote him that he died. And David called one of the young men,…. His servants that attended on him: and said, go near, [and] fall upon him; by smiting him with his sword: and he smote him, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 1:15”