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Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 1 Samuel 24:2

(2) Three thousand chosen men.—This large and carefully selected force is an indication how thoroughly impressed Saul was with the power of David at this juncture. He, indeed, evidently looked on him as a rival king, who must be met by a numerous and disciplined force.Upon the rocks of the wild goats.—“Ibex rocks,” so called because probably only these ibexes, the chamois of Syria, would find pasturage on them. Some have suggested that this was a proper name. The ibex is still found among the... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - 1 Samuel 24:1-22

A Providence Or a Temptation? 1 Samuel 24:10 The touching and picturesque incident here related is an extract from the life of an outlaw. It took place amid the wild deep ravines that overhang the oasis of Engedi. This spot, situate about halfway down the western shore of the Dead Sea, owes its name, as it does its luxuriant growth of vegetation, to a fountain which rises from the limestone rock and falls in long silver ribbands to the sloping plain below. There were many reasons why David... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 24:1-22

CHAPTER XXXI.DAVID TWICE SPARES THE LIFE OF SAUL.1 Samuel 24:1-22; 1 Samuel 26:1-25.THE invasion of the Philistines had freed David from the fear of Saul for a time, but only for a time. He knew full well that when the king of Israel had once repelled that invasion he would return to prosecute the object on which his heart was so much set. For a while he took refuge among the rocks of Engedi, that beautiful spot of which we have already spoken, and which has been embalmed in Holy Writ, as... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - 1 Samuel 24:1-22

CHAPTER 24 1. In the wilderness of En-gedi (1 Samuel 24:1-8 ) 2. David’s words to Saul (1 Samuel 24:9-15 ) 3. Saul’s answer to David (1 Samuel 24:16-22 ) Saul continues in the pursuit of David and with 3000 chosen men he sought David at the rocks of the wild goats. It was in En-gedi, which means “the fountain of the young goat.” There were wild rocks and the fountains of water and here David had found his refuge and strongholds. God trained him also amidst the hardships and difficulties... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - 1 Samuel 24:1

24:1 And it came to pass, when Saul was returned from following the Philistines, that it was told him, saying, Behold, David [is] in the wilderness of {b} Engedi.(b) A city of Judah, Joshua 15:62. read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 24:1-22

Having 600 men with him, David could not easily be hidden, and Saul gets the report of his being in the wilderness of En-gedi. Not being exactly a brave man himself, Saul required 3000 chosen men of Israel (five times as many men as were with David) to go with him to seek David and his men. Thus the army, maintained at the expense of the people of Israel, is used by their king, not for the benefit of Israel, but for the king's personal wicked enterprise! He would allow nothing to stand in the... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 24:1-22

DAVID IN EXILE DECEIVING THE PRIEST (1 Samuel 21:0 ) Nob was northeast of Jerusalem and about five miles from Gibeah. David’s unexpected presence there, and alone, caused alarm (1 Samuel 21:1 ). His falsehood was unnecessary and wrong (1 Samuel 21:2 ), and is not commended of God (Psalms 119:29 ). “Hallowed bread” (1 Samuel 21:4 ) was the shew-bread in the tabernacle, which we studied in Exodus and Leviticus. It was removed the day before the Sabbath when it became lawful for the priests... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - 1 Samuel 24:1-22

The Reconciliation of Saul 1Sa 24:16 WE have considered the discipline of the anointed man. Without attempting to cover the whole ground of David's trials, we laid down a few general principles showing that men need to be taught their weakness as well as their power. David, the deliverer of Israel, was hated and pursued by the very man who should have honoured and loved him most. "Saul said, I will smite David even to the wall;" "Saul said, Let the hand of the Philistines be upon him;" "Saul... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 1 Samuel 24:1

CONTENTS The history of Saul's pursuit of David, is continued in the opening of this chapter. But, in this pursuit, the Lord brought Saul into David's hand: his followers advise David to avail himself of the advantage; but David refuses. He takes occasion, however, to remonstrate with Saul, by bidding him take notice what he might have done, and how he forbore. Saul seems pricked to the heart, in the relation: confesses his sin to David, and obtains from David, a promise of kindness to his... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 1 Samuel 24:1-2

(1) ¶ And it came to pass, when Saul was returned from following the Philistines, that it was told him, saying, Behold, David is in the wilderness of Engedi. (2) Then Saul took three thousand chosen men out of all Israel, and went to seek David and his men upon the rocks of the wild goats. What an awful view doth the character of Saul afford, of the desperately wicked state of the heart of man by nature, void of grace. With what unremitting, unabated fury, doth Saul hunt after the life of... read more

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 1 Samuel 24:2

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - 1 Samuel 24:1-22

Expositor's Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 24:1-22

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - 1 Samuel 24:1-22

Geneva Study Bible - 1 Samuel 24:1

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 24:1-22

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 24:1-22

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - 1 Samuel 24:1-22

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 1 Samuel 24:1

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 1 Samuel 24:1-2

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