Bible Commentary

And David came to Saul, and stood before him: and he loved him greatly; and he became his armorbearer. The difficulty of reconciling this verse with 1Sa 17:55-58, is met thus: The words here are the ultimate sequence of Davids first visit to Saul, and of his skill in music, and are therefore placed here; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 16:21”

And Jesse took an ass [laden] with bread, and a bottle of wine, and a kid, and sent [them] by David his son unto Saul. 20. And Jesse took, &c.] Cp. 1Sa 10:4; 1Sa 10:27. The character of the presents offered to the King shews the simplicity of the manners of the age. They were … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 16:20”

Wherefore Saul sent messengers unto Jesse, and said, Send me David thy son, which [is] with the sheep. 1Sa 16:19 Send me David thy son, which is with the sheep. Life of David The formal induction of David into the office for which he was selected, was not devoid of its appointed influence. The ceremony … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 16:19”

Then answered one of the servants, and said, Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite, [that is] cunning in playing, and a mighty valiant man, and a man of war, and prudent in matters, and a comely person, and the LORD [is] with him. 18. one of the servants ] The word … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 16:18”

And Saul said unto his servants, Provide me now a man that can play well, and bring [him] to me. 1Sa 16:17-18 Provide me now a man that can play well. The promotion of David Sin is the harbinger of sorrow. A bad heart makes a troubled life. One sin may blight the fairest prospects … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 16:17”

Let our lord now command thy servants, [which are] before thee, to seek out a man, [who is] a cunning player on a harp: and it shall come to pass, when the evil spirit from God is upon thee, that he shall play with his hand, and thou shalt be well. 16. a cunning player … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 16:16”

And Saul’s servants said unto him, Behold now, an evil spirit from God troubleth thee. The evil or melancholy spirit here spoken of was the Spirit of God, or of Jehovah, as being Gods messenger and minister, sent by Him to execute His righteous purpose upon Saul (see 1Ki 22:19-22 note). Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 16:15”

But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him. 14 23. David’s introduction to the Court of Saul 14. But the spirit of the Lord departed from Saul ] Note the contrast to 1Sa 16:13. As David rose, Saul sank. an evil spirit from the Lord … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 16:14”

Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the LORD came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah. 13. in the midst of his brethren ] This can only mean “in the presence of his brethren.” … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 16:13”

And he sent, and brought him in. Now he [was] ruddy, [and] withal of a beautiful countenance, and goodly to look to. And the LORD said, Arise, anoint him: for this [is] he. 12. ruddy ] The word denotes the red hair and fair skin which are regarded as a mark of beauty in southern … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 16:12”