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Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Samuel 21:9

1 Samuel 21:9. The sword of Goliath— It was the custom among the pagans to consecrate in their temples the spoils of their enemies; but it does not appear from the face of the history, that this sword of Goliath's had been consecrated as a religious trophy; and it might be left with Ahimelech to be forthcoming upon occasion: and that it was so, seems probable; for if it had been dedicated as a trophy, it would have been placed, trophy-like, in some conspicuous point of view; whereas this sword... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Samuel 21:9

9. sword of Goliath—(See on 1 Samuel 21:1). behind the ephod—in the place allowed for keeping the sacred vestments, of which the ephod is mentioned as the chief. The giant's sword was deposited in that safe custody as a memorial of the divine goodness in delivering Israel. There is none like that—not only for its size and superior temper, but for its being a pledge of the divine favor to him, and a constant stimulus to his faith. 1 Samuel 21:1- :. AT GATH HE FEIGNS HIMSELF MAD. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Samuel 21:1-9

David’s flight to Nob 21:1-9Nob stood one and one-half miles northeast of Jerusalem and two and one-half miles southeast of Gibeah. It stood on what is now called Mt. Scopus. There Ahimelech served as high priest. Priestly activity, and evidently the tabernacle, were now there (cf. 1 Samuel 17:54). It is significant that David’s first place of refuge was among God’s chosen representatives on earth. He wanted to get help from the Lord through them (cf. 1 Samuel 22:10) as he had done in the past... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Samuel 21:1-15

1. David’s initial movements chs. 21-22"The two chapters comprise a literary unit of three sections arranged in chiastic order. Chapters 1 Samuel 21:1-9 and 1 Samuel 22:6-23 are concerned with the priestly compound at Nob in Benjamin while the central section (1 Samuel 21:10 to 1 Samuel 22:5) summarizes David’s flight to Gath in Philistia, Adullam in Judah, and Mizpah in Moab." [Note: Youngblood, p. 727.] read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 21:1-15

The Flight of DavidDavid 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.1. Nob] see on 1 Samuel 17:54. Alone] He had no escort or retinue.3. Better, ’Now, therefore, what is under thine hand? Five loaves? Give them into mine hand.’4. Hallowed bread] i.e. the shewbread. It was removed every sabbath and fresh loaves substituted.5. Better, ’of a truth women have been kept from us as is usual, when I go... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 1 Samuel 21:8

(8) Spear or sword?—We may well suppose to what David pointed when he made his request—the famous sword, the trophy of the combat which had for ever made his name illustrious. In the first flush of gratitude to the invisible One who had stood by him in the hour of peril, he had doubtless taken and presented to the sanctuary guardians, as an offering to be kept for ever, a memorial of the victory of Israel over the uncircumcised; but now, in his hour of need and humiliation, he needed all the... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 1 Samuel 21:9

(9) The sword of Goliath the Philistine.—It was in safe guardianship, that trusty sword of the mightiest of the Philistines, stained perhaps with the blood of the brave but unworthy priests, Hophni and Phineas, the sons of Eli, whom Goliath was believed to have slain in the fatal battle when the Ark was taken, and the power of Israel shattered for many a long year. It was wrapped up and lying in a place of honour behind the sacred ephod with the Urim and Thummim—wrapped up, it has been... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 21:1-15

CHAPTER XXVIII.DAVID AT NOB AND AT GATH.1 Samuel 21:1-15.WE enter here on a somewhat painful part of David’s history. He is not living so near to God as before; and in consequence his course becomes more carnal and more crooked. We saw in our last chapter the element of distrust rising up somewhat ominously in that solemn adjuration to Jonathan, "Truly as the Lord liveth, and as thy soul liveth, there is but a step between me and death." These words, it is true, gave expression to an undoubted... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - 1 Samuel 21:1-15

6. David’s Varied Experiences CHAPTER 21 1. David at Nob with Ahimelech (1 Samuel 21:1-9 ) 2. David’s flight to Achish, King of Gath (1 Samuel 21:10-15 ) With this chapter begins the record of David’s wanderings as an exile. A number of Psalms were written by him during this period of the rejection of the Lord’s anointed. We shall point out some of them. These Psalms are prophetic also foreshadowing the rejection and the sufferings of Christ as well as the tribulations of the pious... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - 1 Samuel 21:9

21:9 And the priest said, The sword of Goliath the Philistine, whom thou slewest in the valley of Elah, behold, it [is here] wrapped in a cloth behind the {g} ephod: if thou wilt take that, take [it]: for [there is] no other save that here. And David said, [There is] none like that; give it me.(g) Behind that place where the high priests garment lay. read more