Bible Commentary

And Saul sought to smite David even to the wall with the javelin; but he slipped away out of Saul’s presence, and he smote the javelin into the wall: and David fled, and escaped that night. 10. escaped that night ] It is perhaps better to follow the Sept. in joining “that night” to the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 19:10”

And the evil spirit from the LORD was upon Saul, as he sat in his house with his javelin in his hand: and David played with [his] hand. 9. the evil spirit ] See on 1Sa 16:14. as he sat, &c.] Now he was sitting in his house with his spear in his hand, and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 19:9”

And there was war again: and David went out, and fought with the Philistines, and slew them with a great slaughter; and they fled from him. 8 11. Saul’s attempt on David’s life 8. David went out, &c.] This preliminary mention of David’s fresh successes implies that Saul’s attack of madness was due to jealousy … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 19:8”

And Jonathan called David, and Jonathan showed him all those things. And Jonathan brought David to Saul, and he was in his presence, as in times past. Verse 7. He was in his presence, as in times past.] By Jonathan’s advice he had secreted himself on that day on which he was to have been … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 19:7”

And Saul hearkened unto the voice of Jonathan: and Saul swore, [As] the LORD liveth, he shall not be slain. 6. Saul sware ] Sincerely no doubt for the time, but with no real repentance for his murderous design. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 6. He shall not be slain.] In … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 19:6”

For he did put his life in his hand, and slew the Philistine, and the LORD wrought a great salvation for all Israel: thou sawest [it], and didst rejoice: wherefore then wilt thou sin against innocent blood, to slay David without a cause? 5. put his life in his hand ] i.e. voluntarily exposed himself … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 19:5”

And Jonathan spoke good of David unto Saul his father, and said unto him, Let not the king sin against his servant, against David; because he hath not sinned against thee, and because his works [have been] to thee-ward very good: 4. spake good of David ] Had Jonathan simply advised David to flee, without … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 19:4”

And I will go out and stand beside my father in the field where thou [art], and I will commune with my father of thee; and what I see, that I will tell thee. 3. in the field where thou art ] Jonathan may have wished David to hear and judge for himself of Saul’s … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 19:3”

But Jonathan Saul’s son delighted much in David: and Jonathan told David, saying, Saul my father seeketh to kill thee: now therefore, I pray thee, take heed to thyself until the morning, and abide in a secret [place], and hide thyself: 2. until the morning ] Rather, in the morning. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 19:2”

And Saul spoke to Jonathan his son, and to all his servants, that they should kill David. Ch. 1Sa 19:1-7. Jonathan’s intercession with his father on David’s behalf 1. Saul spake, &c.] Perhaps in some outburst of passion like Henry the Second’s against Thomas Becket. No definite command seems to have been given. Fuente: The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 19:1”