Bible Commentary

Then answered Doeg the Edomite, which was set over the servants of Saul, and said, I saw the son of Jesse coming to Nob, to Ahimelech the son of Ahitub. 9. Then answered Doeg ] The title of Psalms 52 states that it was composed by David in reference to this occasion. 1Sa 22:1-4 describe … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 22:9”

That all of you have conspired against me, and [there is] none that showeth me that my son hath made a league with the son of Jesse, and [there is] none of you that is sorry for me, or showeth unto me that my son hath stirred up my servant against me, to lie in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 22:8”

Then Saul said unto his servants that stood about him, Hear now, ye Benjamites; will the son of Jesse give every one of you fields and vineyards, [and] make you all captains of thousands, and captains of hundreds; 7. ye Benjamites ] Saul appeals to tribal jealousies. Will not David promote his own fellow-tribesmen rather … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 22:7”

When Saul heard that David was discovered, and the men that [were] with him, (now Saul abode in Gibeah under a tree in Ramah, having his spear in his hand, and all his servants [were] standing about him;) 6 19. Saul’s vengeance on the priests of Nob 6. that David was discovered ] Lit. “was … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 22:6”

And the prophet Gad said unto David, Abide not in the hold; depart, and get thee into the land of Judah. Then David departed, and came into the forest of Hareth. 5. the prophet Gad ] Mentioned here for the first time, and not again till David had come to the throne, when he appears … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 22:5”

And he brought them before the king of Moab: and they dwelt with him all the while that David was in the hold. 4. in the hold ] “Hold” = stronghold or fortress: here apparently the Mizpeh of 1Sa 22:3. What became of David’s parents when he quitted the hold does not appear. A Jewish … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 22:4”

And David went thence to Mizpeh of Moab: and he said unto the king of Moab, Let my father and my mother, I pray thee, come forth, [and be] with you, till I know what God will do for me. 3. Mizpeh of Moab ] Mentioned here only. Perhaps either the strong rock citadel afterwards … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 22:3”

And every one [that was] in distress, and every one that [was] in debt, and every one [that was] discontented, gathered themselves unto him; and he became a captain over them: and there were with him about four hundred men. 2. And every one, &c.] To the cave of Adullam resorted some who were smarting … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 22:2”

David therefore departed thence, and escaped to the cave Adullam: and when his brethren and all his father’s house heard [it], they went down thither to him. Ch. 1Sa 22:1-5. David’s band of Followers 1. the cave Adullam ] Rather, the cave of Adullam. Adullam was an ancient royal city of the Canaanites, in the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 22:1”

Have I need of mad men, that ye have brought this [fellow] to play the mad man in my presence? shall this [fellow] come into my house? 15. come into my house ] Be taken into my service. Cp. Psa 101:7. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 15. Shall this fellow come … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 21:15”