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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 20:2

My father will do nothing - Jonathan thought that his father could have no evil design against David, because of the oath which he had sworn to himself 1 Samuel 19:6 ; and at any rate, that he would do nothing against David without informing him. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 20:3

There is but a step between me and death - My life is in the most imminent danger. Your father has, most assuredly, determined to destroy me. The same figure used here, there is but a step between me and death, may be found in Juvenal, who, satirizing those who risk their lives for the sake of gain in perilous voyages, speaks thus: - I nune et ventis animam committe, dolato Confisus ligno, digitis a morte remotus Quatuor aut septem, si sit latissima teda read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 20:5

To-morrow is the new moon - The months of the Hebrews were lunar months, and they reckoned from new moon to new moon. And as their other feasts, particularly the passover, were reckoned according to this, they were very scrupulous in observing the first appearance of each new moon. On these new moons they offered sacrifices, and had a feast; as we learn from Numbers 10:10 ; Numbers 28:11 . And we may suppose that the families, on such occasions, sacrificed and feasted together.... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 20:8

If there be in me iniquity - If thou seest that I am plotting either against the state, or the life of thy father, then slay me thyself. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 20:1

JONATHAN ENDEAVOURS TO RECONCILE SAUL TO DAVID ( 1 Samuel 20:1-42 .). EXPOSITION JONATHAN 'S COVENANT WITH DAVID RENEWED ( 1 Samuel 20:1-23 ). David fled from Naioth. While Saul was under the influence of the prophetic enthusiasm David escaped; but it is evident that this visit to Samuel, and the extraordinary occurrences which attended it, were not without, a good influence for the time upon Saul's mind. Some sort of reconciliation must have been... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 20:1-10

Endangered life and reputation. The facts are— 1 . David, believing in Saul's purpose to kill him, flees to Jonathan, and inquires into the cause of this persecution. 2 . Jonathan quiets him by the assurance that Saul would not hide any purpose from him. 3 . On David referring to Saul's knowledge of their friendship and its effect on his methods, Jonathan expresses readiness to do whatever David may suggest. 4 . Thereupon David suggests a means by which Saul's disposition... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 20:2

God forbid. An exclamation of horror; literally, "Far be it" (see on 1 Samuel 9:1-27 :45). In spite of the many proofs of Saul's bitter hatred, Jonathan cannot believe that after all that had taken place at Ramah his father would still persist in his murderous purpose. He further assures David that Saul would do nothing without telling him; literally, without uncovering his ear, without telling it him privately (see on 1 Samuel 9:15 ). The phrase is used again in 1 Samuel 20:12 . For ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 20:3

Mortal peril. Brave men have their times of depression, and believing men have their fits of discouragement. Of David's courage there could be no question. He had faced death without flinching, both in defence of his flock from beasts of prey, and for the deliverance of Israel from the boastful Philistine. Yet he now recoiled, saying, "There is but a step between me and death." He felt as on the edge of a precipice. One push, and he was gone. We need not wonder at this; for it is one thing... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 20:3-4

Thy father certainly knoweth, etc. Though Saul did not know the entireness of Jonathan's love for David, yet he was aware of the friendship that existed between them, and consequently might keep his purpose a secret from Jonathan, especially if he considered that his frankness in speaking openly to his son and servants on a previous occasion had led to David's escape. David, therefore, urges upon his friend a different course, to which he assents. But how are we to explain the entirely... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 20:5-7

Tomorrow is the new moon . The first day of the new moon was a joyful festival, its appearance being greeted with the sounding of trumpets, and celebrated by a burnt offering and a sin offering. It was, moreover, kept by Saul as a family festival, at which David, as his son-in-law, was expected to be present. As, moreover, David was to hide unto the third day at even , counting from the time when he was arranging his plans with Jonathan, it is plain that it was the rule to prolong the... read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 20:2

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 20:3

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 20:5

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 20:8

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 20:1

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 20:1-10

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 20:2

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 20:3

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 20:3-4

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 20:5-7

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