Bible Commentary

And he said to David, Thou [art] more righteous than I: for thou hast rewarded me good, whereas I have rewarded thee evil. Thou hast rewarded me good for the evil that I have designed and done to thee. I have rewarded thee evil for thy good will to me. Fuente: English Annotations on the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 24:17”

And it came to pass, when David had made an end of speaking these words unto Saul, that Saul said, [Is] this thy voice, my son David? And Saul lifted up his voice, and wept. 16 22. Saul’s momentary remorse 16. my son David ] The old fatherly feeling revived. The generous loving heart of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 24:16”

The LORD therefore be judge, and judge between me and thee, and see, and plead my cause, and deliver me out of thine hand. 15. plead my cause ] Cp. Psa 35:1 ff.; possibly written about this time. deliver me out of thy hand ] Lit. judge me out of thy hand: give me my … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 24:15”

After whom is the king of Israel come out? after whom dost thou pursue? after a dead dog, after a flea. 14. after a dead dog, &c.] “A dead dog, a single flea,” express what is absolutely contemptible, harmless, and insignificant. A worthy object truly for an expedition of the King of Israel with his … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 24:14”

As saith the proverb of the ancients, Wickedness proceedeth from the wicked: but mine hand shall not be upon thee. 13. Wickedness, &c.] A man’s character is known by his actions. If I were wicked at heart, I should have shewn it by killing you. Cp. Mat 7:16-20. but mine hand shall not be upon … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 24:13”

The LORD judge between me and thee, and the LORD avenge me of thee: but mine hand shall not be upon thee. Verse 12. The Lord judge between me and thee] Appeals of this kind to God are the common refuge of the poor and oppressed people. So also among the Hindoos: God will judge … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 24:12”

Moreover, my father, see, yea, see the skirt of thy robe in my hand: for in that I cut off the skirt of thy robe, and killed thee not, know thou and see that [there is] neither evil nor transgression in mine hand, and I have not sinned against thee; yet thou huntest my soul … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 24:11”

Behold, this day thine eyes have seen how that the LORD had delivered thee today into mine hand in the cave: and [some] bade [me] kill thee: but [mine eye] spared thee; and I said, I will not put forth mine hand against my lord; for he [is] the LORD’s anointed. Mine eye; which words … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 24:10”

And David said to Saul, Wherefore hearest thou men’s words, saying, Behold, David seeketh thy hurt? 9 15. David pleads his innocence 9. men’s words ] Calumniators like “Cush the Benjamite,” against whom Psalms 7 is directed, strove to inflame Saul’s mind against David. That Psalm has been with much probability referred to this period … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 24:9”

David also arose afterward, and went out of the cave, and cried after Saul, saying, My lord the king. And when Saul looked behind him, David stooped with his face to the earth, and bowed himself. 8. stooped, &c.] Better, bowed himself with his face to the ground and did obeisance. The usual Oriental gesture … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 24:8”