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Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Samuel 19:1-7

Saul and Jonathan appear here in their different characters, with reference to David. I. Never was enemy so unreasonably cruel as Saul. He spoke to his son and all his servants that they should kill David, 1 Sam. 19:1. His projects to take him off had failed, and therefore he proclaims him an out-law, and charges all about him, upon their allegiance, to take the first opportunity to kill David. It is strange that he was not ashamed thus to avow his malice when he could give no reason for it,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 19:2

But Jonathan, Saul's son, delighted much in David ,.... In his company and conversation; he loved him with a love of complacency, and was constant and steadfast in it, and which was a kind providence to David; for by this means he came to the knowledge of Saul's designs upon him, and could the better guard against him: and Jonathan told David, saying, Saul my father seeketh to kill thee ; to inform him of which was acting the part of a sincere and faithful friend: now therefore, I... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 19:2

Take heed to thyself until the morning - Perhaps the order was given to slay him the next day; and therefore Jonathan charges him to be particularly on his guard at that time, and to hide himself. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 19:1-7

Open enmity and open friendship. The facts are— 1 . Saul reveals his purpose to kill David. 2 . This being made known to Jonathan, he arranges with David to let him learn the result of an effort to turn Saul from his purpose. 3 . He pleads with Saul David's good services and personal risks, God's approval, and the king's own joy therein. 4 . Saul yields to persuasion, resolves not to shed "innocent blood," and recalls David into his personal service. The historian traces... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 19:2-3

Until the morning. Rather, "in the morning." Saul's purpose was taking shape, and as there are always men too ready to commit crime at the bidding of a king, there was the danger that secret murder might be the quick result of Saul's open communication of his wishes to his men of war. Jonathan, therefore, warns David of the king's malice, and urges him to hide himself until he has made a last entreaty for him. This was to take place in the field, the open common land. There was no idea... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Samuel 19:2

1 Samuel 19:2. But Jonathan delighted much in David, and told David Jonathan disobeyed the command, and, instead of murdering David, pleads his innocence and merits, as reasons for saving him. He also discovered his father’s design and fixed resolution to destroy him, and certainly in neither case acted inconsistently with his duty to his father, and king. “He,” says Dr. Dodd, “who knows of a conspiracy against an innocent person’s life, and doth not discover it; or, who kills such a one by... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 19:1-24

Jonathan, Michal and Samuel (19:1-24)For a while Jonathan was successful in persuading his father to stop trying to kill David (19:1-7). However, David’s further military successes made Saul jealous again. He made two more attempts on David’s life, first at the palace, then at David’s house. This time another of Saul’s family, Michal, helped David escape (8-17; cf. Psalms 59:0).David found safety with Samuel at Ramah. Three times Saul sent men to arrest David, but each time they were overcome... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Samuel 19:2

until = in, or against. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Samuel 19:1-2

1 Samuel 19:1-2. Saul spake to Jonathan— Jonathan, when Saul ordered him to kill David, disobeyed the command, and, instead of murdering him, pleaded his innocence and merits as reasons for saving him. He also disclosed to David his father's design and fixed resolution to destroy him; and, in my judgment, neither was inconsistent with his duty and allegiance to his father and king. He who knows of a conspiracy against an innocent person's life, and does not discover it, or who kills such a one... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Samuel 19:1-7

Jonathan’s attempt to protect David 19:1-7Saul now abandoned pretense (1 Samuel 18:22) and ordered Jonathan and his soldiers to put David to death (cf. 1 Samuel 19:11). He "went public" with his attacks against David feeling driven, like the Pharaoh of the plagues, to more desperate measures. This created a conflict of loyalties for Jonathan who needed to honor his father and king, but who also loved David (cf. 1 Samuel 18:1; 1 Samuel 18:3). Jonathan chose to tell David what Saul’s intentions... read more