CRITICAL AND EXPOSITORY NOTES— 1 Samuel 16:1. “HOW LONG WILT THOU MOURN,” etc. “These words show that the prophet had not yet been able to reconcile himself to the hidden ways of the Lord; that he was still afraid that the people and kingdom of God would suffer from the rejection of Saul, and that h... [ Continue Reading ]
CRITICAL AND EXPOSITORY NOTES— 1 Samuel 16:7. “THE LORD SAID.” “In like manner the Lord in the days of His flesh read and answered men’s thoughts.” Compare Matthew 12:25; Luke 5:22, etc. _(Biblical Commentary.)_ “OUTWARD APPEARANCE.” Literally the _eyes_. “The eyes, as contrasted with the heart, ar... [ Continue Reading ]
CRITICAL AND EXPOSITORY NOTES— 1 Samuel 16:13. “THEN SAMUEL TOOK THE HORN OF OIL,” etc. “There is nothing recorded concerning any words of Samuel to David at the time of the anointing, and in explanation of its meaning, as in the case of Saul (1 Samuel 10:1). In all probability Samuel said nothing a... [ Continue Reading ]
CRITICAL AND EXPOSITORY NOTES— 1 Samuel 16:20. “AN ASS,” etc. The Hebrew is _an ass of bread. Reland_ adduces a great number of quotations from Greek writers, showing that the ancients used a bottle with two long handles, which, from their resemblance to asses’ ears, were called (_όνοι_) asses; and... [ Continue Reading ]