Bible Commentary

Then the princes of the Philistines went forth: and it came to pass, after they went forth, [that] David behaved himself more wisely than all the servants of Saul; so that his name was much set by. 30. Then the princes, &c.] “ And the princes, &c., and it came to pass as often as … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 18:30”

And Saul was yet the more afraid of David; and Saul became David’s enemy continually. 1Sa 18:29 And Saul became Davids enemy continually. The evil of enmity 1. The possible doings of one sinful feeling. Jealousy was first awakened in the heart of Saul on that day when Hebrew females sung the praises of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 18:29”

And Saul saw and knew that the LORD [was] with David, and [that] Michal Saul’s daughter loved him. 28. that Michal Saul’s daughter loved him ] The reading of the Sept. certainly suits the context better: “that all Israel loved him.” Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges And Saul saw and knew that … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 18:28”

Wherefore David arose and went, he and his men, and slew of the Philistines two hundred men; and David brought their foreskins, and they gave them in full tale to the king, that he might be the king’s son-in-law. And Saul gave him Michal his daughter to wife. 27. two hundred men ] He slew … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 18:27”

And when his servants told David these words, it pleased David well to be the king’s son-in-law: and the days were not expired. 26. the days were not expired ] Apparently referring to some time which had been fixed for David to accept or decline the king’s offer. The Sept. (B) omits the words. Fuente: … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 18:26”

And Saul said, Thus shall ye say to David, The king desireth not any dowry, but a hundred foreskins of the Philistines, to be avenged of the king’s enemies. But Saul thought to make David fall by the hand of the Philistines. An hundred foreskins – This is merely another expression of the spirit which … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 18:25”

And the servants of Saul told him, saying, On this manner spoke David. And the servants of Saul told him, saying, on this manner spake David. Such and such words were spoken by him, to this purpose; the sum and substance of them were expressive of his unworthiness to be a king’s son-in-law, and of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 18:24”

And Saul’s servants spoke those words in the ears of David. And David said, Seemeth it to you [a] light [thing] to be a king’s son-in-law, seeing that I [am] a poor man, and lightly esteemed? 23. a poor man ] And therefore unable to offer the “dowry,” or price such as it was usual … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 18:23”

And Saul commanded his servants, [saying], Commune with David secretly, and say, Behold, the king hath delight in thee, and all his servants love thee: now therefore be the king’s son-in-law. 22. Commune ] i.e. “converse.” The word is derived from Lat. communicare, through the old Fr. communier. It would seem that David mistrusted Saul … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 18:22”

And Saul said, I will give him her, that she may be a snare to him, and that the hand of the Philistines may be against him. Wherefore Saul said to David, Thou shalt this day be my son-in-law in [the one of] the twain. 21. a snare ] Michal was to he the bait … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 18:21”