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The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 41:9

Here is an instance of Very special treachery, which would be regarded as black indeed in the light of Oriental hospitality. Yet he who was in all points tempted like as we are, endured treachery viler still. To this reference is made in John 13:18 . The note of Bishop Perowne hereon is so truly helpful, that we quote it in full below) £ —C. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 41:9

Yea, mine own familiar friend - Margin, as in Hebrew: “the man of my peace.” The man with whom I was at peace; who had no cause of alienation from me; with whom I was associated in the most peaceful and friendly relations.In whom I trusted - He whom I made my confidential friend, and on whom I supposed I could rely in the time of trouble.Which did eat of my bread - This may either denote one who was supported by him as one of his family, or else one who partook of his hospitality. In the former... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 41:8-9

Psalms 41:8-9. An evil disease cleaveth fast unto him Hebrew, דבר בליעל , debar Belijagnal, a word, or thing of Belial. Literally, says Houbigant, A thing of Belial is poured out upon him, that is, his wickedness is brought round upon, or overflows him. The reproach wherewith they had loaded him, they hoped, would cleave so fast to him, that his name would perish with him, and they should gain their point. Or, their meaning was, The disease, wherewith he is now afflicted, will... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 41:1-13

Psalms 41:0 A friend’s treacheryAt the time of the writing of this psalm, David was ill and unable to help himself. One of his closest friends took the opportunity to act treacherously against him. The psalm would suit such circumstances as when his trusted adviser Ahithophel plotted his overthrow by organizing the rebellion of Absalom (see v. 9; cf. 2 Samuel 15:12,2 Samuel 15:31).Those who help the needy will themselves receive help from God when they are in trouble (1-3). David knows that... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 41:9

mine own familiar friend: i.e. the one whom I was in the habit of saluting as my friend. whom I trusted. These words not quoted by Christ (John 13:18 ), for He knew what was in man (John 2:24 , John 2:25 ). trusted = confided. Hebrew. batah. App-69 . which did eat, &c. Quoted in John 13:18 . bread. Put by Figure of speech Synecdoche (of Species), App-6 . for all kinds' of food. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 41:9

Psalms 41:9. Hath lifted up his heel against me— Hath shewn great treachery towards me. Mudge. St. John, who wrote in Greek, quotes the words from the Greek version, as he found them, without altering the translation. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 41:9

9. mine . . . friend—literally, "the man of my peace." eat . . . bread—who depended on me or was well treated by me. hath lifted up heel—in scornful violence. As David and his fortunes typified Christ and His (compare :-), so these words expressed the treatment he received, and also that of his Son and Lord; hence, though not distinctly prophetical, our Saviour ( :-) applies them to Judas, "that the Scripture may be fulfilled." This last phrase has a wide use in the New Testament, and is not... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 41:1-13

Psalms 41David assured the godly in this thanksgiving psalm that those who help the needy would experience deliverance themselves from the Lord. He had learned this lesson through a difficult experience, to which he referred. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 41:4-9

2. God’s punishment of the treacherous 41:4-9David continued to address the congregation of Israel, and he presented the alternative to caring for the helpless with its consequences. He did this by relating a personal experience. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 41:9

Even a former genuine friend of David had turned against him. Ahithophel, who betrayed David and then hanged himself (2 Samuel 16:20 to 2Sa_17:3; 2Sa_17:23), did this. Yet it is not certain that he was the person the psalmist had in mind here. David had more than one friend who later turned against him. Jesus quoted this verse and applied it to Judas (John 13:18). read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 41:9

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 41:9

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 41:8-9

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 41:1-13

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 41:9

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 41:9

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 41:9

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 41:1-13

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 41:4-9

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 41:9

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