Bible Commentary

And when the men of Israel that [were] on the other side of the valley, and [they] that [were] on the other side Jordan, saw that the men of Israel fled, and that Saul and his sons were dead, they forsook the cities, and fled; and the Philistines came and dwelt in them. 7. on … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 31:7”

So Saul died, and his three sons, and his armorbearer, and all his men, that same day together. 6. and all his men ] The Sept. (B) omits these words. 1Ch 10:6 reads “all his house.” Probably the soldiers of the royal body guard are meant, who fell fighting round him like Harold’s hus-carls at … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 31:6”

And when his armorbearer saw that Saul was dead, he fell likewise upon his sword, and died with him. 5. and died with him ] Being answerable for the king’s life he feared punishment: or from a nobler motive of true fidelity, refused to survive his master. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 31:5”

Then said Saul unto his armorbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and thrust me through, and abuse me. But his armorbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. Therefore Saul took a sword, and fell upon it. 4. Then said Saul, &c.] Cp. Jdg 9:54. these uncircumcised ] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 31:4”

And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit him; and he was sore wounded of the archers. 3. the battle went sore against Saul ] Cp. 1Ki 22:31 ff. The Vulg. has a striking paraphrase: “the whole weight of the battle was directed against Saul,” ( totumque pondus praelii versum est in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 31:3”

And the Philistines followed hard upon Saul and upon his sons; and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchi-shua, Saul’s sons. 2. Saul’s sons ] See 1Sa 14:49. There is a tragic pathos in the simplicity of the account. Cp. 1Sa 31:6. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 2. Followed hard … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 31:2”

Now the Philistines fought against Israel: and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell down slain in mount Gilboa. Ch. 1Sa 31:1-7. The death of Saul on Mount Gilboa 1. The narrative of this chapter has been inserted by the compiler of Chronicles in his work (1Ch 10:1-12) with only a … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 31:1”

And to [them] which [were] in Hebron, and to all the places where David himself and his men were wont to haunt. 31. Hebron ] One of the most ancient cities in the world (Num 13:22). When Abraham entered Canaan it was already existing under the name of Kirjath Arba. In its neighbourhood he often … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 30:31”

And to [them] which [were] in Hormah, and to [them] which [were] in Chor-ashan, and to [them] which [were] in Athach, 30. Hormah ] Or Zephath (Jdg 1:17), an ancient Canaanite city (Jos 12:14), assigned to Judah (Jos 15:30) and transferred to Simeon (Jos 19:4). Chor-ashan ] The true reading is Bor-ashan (= Cistern of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 30:30”

And to [them] which [were] in Rachal, and to [them] which [were] in the cities of the Jerahmeelites, and to [them] which [were] in the cities of the Kenites, 29. Rachal ] Nowhere else mentioned. The Sept. reads Carmel, but its list is corrupt and not to be trusted. the Jerahmeelites ] See on 1Sa … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 30:29”