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Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Samuel 21:10

1 Samuel 21:10. And David—went to Achish, the king of Gath— David, being proscribed, but without reason, and being everywhere in danger in his own country, fled, as a man in perpetual hazard of his life, to the nearest place: but he fled to the inveterate enemies of his nation. The city he fled to was that of Goliath, whom he had slain, and whose sword he had now with him. Some of the most famous commanders of other nations have been forced to a similar conduct: witness Themistocles,... 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

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Samuel 21:10

10. David . . . fled . . . to Achish the king of Gath—which was one of the five principalities of the Philistines. In this place his person must have been known, and to venture into that country, he their greatest enemy, and with the sword of Goliath in his hand, would seem to have been a perilous experiment; but, doubtless, the protection he received implies that he had been directed by the divine oracle. Achish was generous ( :-). He might wish to weaken the resources of Saul, and it was... 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

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Samuel 21:10-15

David’s flight to Gath 21:10-15David’s next refuge also proved to be insecure. It is a mystery why he sought refuge with Goliath’s sword in that giant’s hometown. As Chuck Swindoll once said, David would have been as conspicuous in Gath as Dolly Parton in a convent. Evidently he thought he would be welcome in Gath since he was fleeing from Saul. Perhaps he went there since Achish was an enemy of Saul’s, as David was. The people identified David at once and called him Israel’s king (1 Samuel... 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 21:9

(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

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 1 Samuel 21:10

(10) And David arose and fled·—The cause of this sudden flight was, of course, the fear of Doeg, one of Saul’s most trusted servants. Not an hour must be lost, thought David; my deadly foe will hear that I am here, and I shall be trapped like a hunted beast of prey. It seems at first sight strange that David should dare to go among the Philistines, who had such good cause to hate and fear him, but the son of Jesse ever thought lightly of himself, and had no idea that his person was so well... 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

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Samuel 21:10

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

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Samuel 21:10

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

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

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Samuel 21:10-15

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

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

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 1 Samuel 21:10

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

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