1 Samuel 21:1
NOB] see on 1 Samuel 17:54. ALONE] He had no escort or retinue.... [ Continue Reading ]
NOB] see on 1 Samuel 17:54. ALONE] He had no escort or retinue.... [ Continue Reading ]
THE FLIGHT OF DAVID David first of all flees to Nob, where Ahimelech supplies him with food and gives him the sword of Goliath. He next takes refuge with Achish at Gath.... [ Continue Reading ]
Better, 'Now, therefore, what is under thine hand? Five loaves? Give them into mine hand.'... [ Continue Reading ]
HALLOWED BREAD] i.e. the shewbread. It was removed every sabbath and fresh loaves substituted.... [ Continue Reading ]
Better, 'of a truth women have been kept from us as is usual, when I go on an expedition.' _The bread is_ IN A MANNER COMMON] The meaning is obscure. RV 'though it was but a common journey; how much more then today shall their vessels be holy?' i.e. their wallets and utensils were clean when they st... [ Continue Reading ]
This incident was referred to by our Lord (Matthew 12:3).... [ Continue Reading ]
FLED THAT DAY] He feared that Doeg would give information and that pursuit would begin at once. GATH] This connexion with Gath brought David some of his most faithful followers.... [ Continue Reading ]
FEIGNED HIMSELF MAD] to allay suspicion. Easterns have a religious awe of madness and would not think of injuring those so afflicted. SCRABBLED] i.e. scratched, made meaningless marks. LXX 'beat,' 'drummed' is much more forcible.... [ Continue Reading ]
IN MY PRESENCE] rather, 'to my annoyance.'... [ Continue Reading ]