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Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

1 Samuel 16 - Introduction

Samuel anoints David to be king: the Spirit of the Lord comes upon David, and departs from Saul, who is troubled with an evil spirit: David comes to Saul, and while he plays upon the harp, the evil spirit departs from Saul.

Before Christ 1063.

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See also 1 Samuel 16 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

    A DIGEST OF CHAPTER 16 1 Samuel 16:1-6 _Samuel goes to Bethlehem._ Bethlehem was south of Samuel's home in Ramah, and located in the heart of the land of the tribe of Judah. His arrival in the city...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:1 Ephrathite. (e-34) Or 'Ephraimite,' the Levites being considered as belonging to the tribe in which they lived. see Judges 17:7 ....

  • Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

    XVI. (1 Samuel 16:1) David. — His early History. — His First Connection with Samuel. — His Meeting with King Saul....

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO FIRST SAMUEL 16 In this chapter Samuel is ordered to anoint a king among the sons of Jesse of Bethlehem, 1 Samuel 16:1 all whose sons were made to pass before him, excepting David, 1...

  • Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    _A.M. 2941. B.C. 1063._ Samuel is appointed to anoint one of the sons of Jesse king, 1 Samuel 16:1. The elder sons are passed by, and David anointed, 1 Samuel 16:6. Saul, growing melancholy, is eased...

  • KJV Original Language Details

    1 Samuel sent by God, vnder pretence of a sacrifice, commeth to Bethlehem. 6 His humane iudgement is reprooued. 11 He anointeth Dauid. 15 Saul sendeth for Dauid to quiet his euill spirit. 1 AND th...

  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible

    * Samuel sent to Bethlehem to Jesse. (1-5) David is anointed. (6-13) Saul troubled with an evil spirit, is quieted by David. (14-23)...

  • Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

    THE ANOINTING OF DAVID: HIS RISE, HIS SUCCESSES AND HIS PRESERVATION BY YHWH UNTIL THE DEATH OF SAUL (16-31). Commencing with his anointing this second half of the book traces David's introduction to...

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