9<\/strong>. behind the ephod<\/em> ] Hung up in a secure place, behind the most sacred part of the high-priestly vestments. It was probably dedicated as a memorial of the victory on the conclusion of the Philistine war. See 1Sa 17:54<\/span>.<\/p>\n There is none like that<\/em> ] The monument of God’s deliverance in the past was a pledge of His help for the future.<\/p>\n Wrapped in a cloth behind the ephod – <\/B>Rather, in the cloak, Goliaths military cloak, which was part of the dedicated trophy. The ephod was naturally hung up where the high priest alone could get at it.<\/P><\/p>\n 1Sa 21:9<\/span><\/p>\n And David said, There is none like that: give it me.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p>\n Goliaths sword<\/strong><\/p>\n Tried Weapons<\/strong><\/p>\n We propose to treat this text with special reference to the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God.<\/p>\n 1. <\/strong>There is none like it for variety of adaptation.<\/p>\n 2. <\/strong>As for argument, where can we find a blade more keenly argumentative?<\/p>\n 3. <\/strong>I would impress all young readers with the comprehensiveness of the Bible, with its universality of adaptation to all the circumstances and necessities of human life.<\/p>\n 4. <\/strong>There is none like it for ease of carriage. There are weapons that are very difficult to carry, but the sword of the Lord is not one of them.<\/p>\n 5. <\/strong>There is none like it for universality of use. Children and sick persons can use it; the poorest man can avail himself of it; the busiest man may find a moment for its exercise.<\/p>\n 6. <\/strong>The sick can use this sword of the Lord. (J. Parker, D. D.<\/em>)<\/p>\n Verse 9<\/span>. The sword of Goliath<\/B><\/I>] It has already been conjectured (see 1Sa 17:1-58<\/span>) that the sword of Goliath was laid up as a trophy in the tabernacle.<\/P> <\/p>\n Behind the ephod, <\/B>i.e. behind that holy place allotted for the keeping of the sacred or priestly garments; all which are here comprehended under the ephod<\/I>; which, as the chief of the kind, is put for all the rest. Here it was laid up as a sacred monument of Gods power and goodness, and that famous victory, related 1Sa 17<\/span>. <\/P> There is none like that; <\/B>because it not only served him for his use, for he was a strong and tall man, and one that could wield that sword, as we saw, 1Sa 17<\/span>, but was also a pledge of Gods favour to him, and a great encouragement to his faith. <\/P> <\/p>\n 9. sword of Goliath<\/B>(See on1Sa 17:54<\/span>). <\/P> behind the ephod<\/B>in theplace allowed for keeping the sacred vestments, of which the ephod ismentioned as the chief. The giant’s sword was deposited in that safecustody as a memorial of the divine goodness in delivering Israel. <\/P> There is none like that<\/B>notonly for its size and superior temper, but for its being a pledge ofthe divine favor to him, and a constant stimulus to his faith. <\/P> 1Sa21:10-15<\/span>. AT GATHHE FEIGNSHIMSELF MAD.<\/P><\/p>\n And the priest said, the sword of Goliath the Philistine, whom thou slewest in the valley of Elah<\/strong>,…. See 1Sa 17:2<\/span>;<\/p>\n behold, it [is here] wrapped in a cloth behind the ephod<\/strong>; the garment of the high priest, in which were the Urim and Thummim, and the breastplate, or the linen vestments of the priests; see 1Sa 22:18<\/span>; which were laid up in a chamber for their use; and behind them the sword of Goliath was wrapped up in a linen cloth, and reserved as a monument of the goodness of God to Israel, and the salvation of them wrought by the hands of David, who slew Goliath with this his own sword, and brought it with him. The Targum understands this word, rendered “behind”, not of the place where the sword was, but of the time when the priest said this, and paraphrases the words,<\/p>\n “after he had inquired for him by the ephod;”<\/p>\n see 1Sa 22:10<\/span>;<\/p>\n if thou wilt take that, take [it]<\/strong>; as if he should say, it is not mine to give thee, but thou mayest take it if thou pleasest; none has a better right to it; it is what thou tookest from the Philistine, and may take it again for thy use if thou art so inclined; and thou must either take this or none:<\/p>\n for [there is] no other save that here<\/strong>; in the tabernacle, nor even in the priest’s house, nor in the city; for it was a city of priests, who did not wear swords:<\/p>\n and David said, [there is] none like that, give it me<\/strong>; and which, as he was capable of wielding and making use of, as it is plain he was by cutting off Goliath’s head with it; so it might serve to strengthen his faith in God, as often as he looked upon it, that he would keep and preserve him, and in due time deliver him out of the hands of Saul, and all his enemies.<\/p>\n (9) The sword of Goliath the Philistine.<\/strong>It was in safe guardianship, that trusty sword of the mightiest of the Philistines, stained perhaps with the blood of the brave but unworthy priests, Hophni and Phineas, the sons of Eli, whom Goliath was believed to have slain in the fatal battle when the Ark was taken, and the power of Israel shattered for many a long year. It was wrapped up and lying in a place of honour behind the sacred ephod with the Urim and Thummimwrapped up, it has been suggested, in the blood-stained war cloak of the dead Philistine, for the word translated cloth is used in Isa. 9:5<\/span> of military attire.<\/p>\n Give it me.<\/strong>David grasped the sword with a childlike expression of joy; its sight and touch revived the old bright faith and the sure trust in the strength of Israel on which he leaned when, as a boy, he fought with the wild beasts which infested the wild pasture-lands where he kept his fathers flocks (the Shepherd of David was the Holy One; blessed be He.Midrash Rabbah, <\/em>59), and which guided his trembling hand the day he slew the giant in the face of the watching hosts. The sight and touch of the glorious trophy revived the old sure trust which in these dark days of betrayal and persecution was beginning to fail that gallant spirit of Davids. It does not appear from the story that the Philistines sword was of extraordinary size; that it was a tried weapon of approved temper and strength is certain, but its chief preciousness consisted, of course, in its storied associations. The Dean of Canterbury suggests it was probably of the ordinary pattern imported from Greece. The LXX. adds here, and he gave it to him.<\/p>\n 9<\/strong>. <\/strong> Wrapped in a cloth behind the ephod <\/strong> It is probable that, after he had exhibited Goliath’s sword at his own home, (1Sa 17:54<\/span>,) David had it deposited in the sanctuary as a dedicatory offering. Here it had now been hanging many years, carefully kept behind the high priest’s shoulder-dress. David now thought that he might justly claim it as his own. Ahimelech’s allowing him to take it was construed by Doeg as further evidence of collusion between them.<\/p>\n 1Sa 21:9<\/span><\/em><\/strong>. <\/strong>The sword of Goliath<\/em><\/strong><\/strong> It was the custom among the pagans to consecrate in their temples the spoils of their enemies; but it does not appear from the face of the history, that this sword of Goliath’s had been consecrated as a religious trophy; and it might be left with Ahimelech to be forthcoming upon occasion: and that it was so, seems probable; for if it had been dedicated as a trophy, it would have been placed, trophy-like, in some conspicuous point of view; whereas this sword was wrapped up in a cloth,<\/em> and put behind the ephod; i.e<\/em>. among the sacerdotal vestments; of which the ephod being the chief, it is here mentioned for all the rest. See Doughty’s Analect. Exerc. 83. <\/p>\n REFLECTIONS.<\/strong>1. David, being thus distressed, and little expecting relief if he told the truth, is tempted to give a lying answer; the consequences of which he lived to lament, as the occasion of the murder of many innocent persons; so dangerous is every deviation from the truth. He pretends to be on a business of importance which required secrecy; says, that he has appointed his servants to meet him, and desires Ahimelech to give him a supply of provisions for himself and them. Note; <\/em>Let no man be too secure, or self-confident; he knows not what temptations are before him, or how little able he is to resist. <\/p>\n 2. He wanted a sword as well as bread, pretending the haste of the king’s business, but, in truth, it was his own danger which hurried him away unarmed; he therefore desires Ahimelech to furnish him with one. But in a priest’s house no such was found: only he tells him the sword of Goliath, wrapped up behind the ephod, was there. In David’s eye, there is none like it; it appeared happily ominous to be possessed of that, and a confirmation of his faith, that all his enemies should be made, like Goliath, to fall before him: thus armed, therefore, he departs. Note; <\/em>God often comforts his people in their distresses with such providential incidents as are suited to support their faith. <\/p>\n 1Sa 21:9 And the priest said, The sword of Goliath the Philistine, whom thou slewest in the valley of Elah, behold, it [is here] wrapped in a cloth behind the ephod: if thou wilt take that, take [it]: for [there is] no other save that here. And David said, [There is] none like that; give it me.<\/p>\n Ver. 9. And the priest said, The sword of Goliath.<\/strong> ] This priest had no other weapon: the high priest of Rome is a great warrior: professeth to hold both the swords: and is herein the picture and successor of Timotheus Herulus, that warlike bishop of Alexandria, A.D. 467. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Wrapped in a cloth behind the ephod,<\/strong> ] i.e., <\/em> Behind the vestry, or priest’s wardrobe; kept there for a monument of that famous victory; dedicated by David, and therefore some a<\/em> think, neither lawful nor fit for him, being to go among the Philistines, who could not but know it. But necessity hath no law; and why he desired it, see on 1Sa 21:8<\/span> . <\/p>\n <\/p>\n There is none like that.<\/strong> ] Say we so of the sword of the Spirit, the word, when preached especially. As milk warmed is fitter for nourishment, and as the rain from heaven hath a fatness with it, and a special influence more than standing waters: so there is not that life, operation, and blessing in the word read as preached. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n a<\/em> Pellican.<\/p>\n behold. Figure of speech Asterismos. App-6. <\/p>\n The sword: 1Sa 17:51-54 <\/p>\n the valley: 1Sa 17:2, 1Sa 17:50 <\/p>\n behold: 1Sa 31:10 <\/p>\n behind: Exo 28:6-14 <\/p>\n Reciprocal: 1Sa 17:4 – Goliath 1Sa 17:54 – took the head 2Ki 11:10 – king David’s spears 1Ch 20:5 – Goliath 2Ch 23:9 – spears Hos 3:4 – ephod<\/p>\n 21:9 And the priest said, The sword of Goliath the Philistine, whom thou slewest in the valley of Elah, behold, it [is here] wrapped in a cloth behind the {g} ephod: if thou wilt take that, take [it]: for [there is] no other save that here. And David said, [There is] none like that; give it me.<\/p>\n (g) Behind that place where the high priests garment lay.<\/p>\n And the priest said, The sword of Goliath the Philistine, whom thou slewest in the valley of Elah, behold, it [is here] wrapped in a cloth behind the ephod: if thou wilt take that, take [it]: for [there is] no other save that here. And David said, [There is] none like that; give it me. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 21:9”<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7793","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-commentary"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.biblia.work\/bible-commentary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7793","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.biblia.work\/bible-commentary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.biblia.work\/bible-commentary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.biblia.work\/bible-commentary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.biblia.work\/bible-commentary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7793"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.biblia.work\/bible-commentary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7793\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.biblia.work\/bible-commentary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7793"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.biblia.work\/bible-commentary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7793"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.biblia.work\/bible-commentary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7793"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
I. <\/strong>First, then, the history of Goliaths sword. See it, in the first instance, hanging at the giants side. The man himself is mighty. Hark how he challenges the hosts of Israel. The after history of this sword is interesting. What became of it after David, having no sword of his own, put it to the giants throat and cut off his head with it? It was Goliaths no longer; it was Davids, really. It is evident that he was not content to have it ornamenting his own residence–he would give it to the Lord. He found it in his heart to hang the sword in the Holy Place, that God might have the glory. What happened next? Why, long afterwards, when David wanted a sword, God gave this very weapon back to him. Nobody is ever the poorer for lending to the Lord. God gave the sword back to David in the hour of his extremity. Now I want to say to you, surely you remember some great deliverance of days gone by. You remember the weapons with which God enabled you to carve your way through obstacles which you supposed must overwhelm you. You are getting into a tight place again, are you? Well, call to mind the previous experience; grasp the old sword, and trust the same, unchanging God. Use the promise that helped you out before.<\/p>\n
II. <\/strong>But we shall, I hope, get still further blessing when we think of this sword from a spiritual point of view. These things may well be called an allegory. The war is still waging. The Philistine is still in the land. And what is Davids sword? The sword is Gods Word, Divine Truth, the Gospel of the Grace of God. The Word of God is quick and powerful, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. We do not want another weapon. There is nothing to induce us to try another. We have watched the others trying them. They have had such poor success that it makes us the more content with the old Jerusalem blade. (Thomas Spurgeon.<\/em>)<\/p>\n<\/p>\nFuente: Biblical Illustrator Edited by Joseph S. Exell<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
Fuente: English Annotations on the Holy Bible by Matthew Poole<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
Fuente: Jamieson, Fausset and Brown’s Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible <\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
Fuente: Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers (Old and New Testaments)<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
Fuente: Whedon’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
Fuente: Commentary on the Holy Bible by Thomas Coke<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
Fuente: Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
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