_Achimelech. Sixtus V, Septuagint, &c., read Abimelech. But the former is the true name. See 1 Kings xxii. 9, 20. (Calmet) --- The word understanding implies, that we ought to reflect on the misery of detraction, and bear our crosses with submission. (Berthier) --- Doeg was but half a Jew, and perse... [ Continue Reading ]
_Ruin. Septuagint Greek: katapontismou, "drowning," or to make the innocent suffer "shipwreck."_... [ Continue Reading ]
_Thy, is not found in Hebrew. Doeg would not dare to enter the tabernacle, after he had slain the priests. (Calmet) --- Houbigant properly supplies thy. (Berthier) --- Living. The Jews inform us, that Doeg slew himself with his master at Gelboe, and that David punished his offspring with death. (Cal... [ Continue Reading ]
_Laugh, at the last day, when they will have nothing to fear, nor the wicked to hope. In this life, the just are full of compassion; but they cannot but approve of God's judgments. (Calmet)_... [ Continue Reading ]
_The man. Hebrew hageber, "the hero."_... [ Continue Reading ]
_Fruitful. David foretells his own prosperity on the throne, (Worthington) when this wretch shall be no more. (Haydock) --- He was at this time in great perplexity, (Calmet) in banishment from the house of God. (Menochius)_... [ Continue Reading ]
_It punished the wicked, and asserted thy just providence. (Haydock) --- Good. Thy saints find the greatest comfort in thee. (Calmet)_... [ Continue Reading ]
PSALM LI. (QUID GLORIARIS.) David condemneth the wickedness of Doeg, and foretelleth his destruction.... [ Continue Reading ]