1 Samuel 16:16-23 NASB

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Samuel 16:19

1 Samuel 16:19. Saul sent messengers unto Jesse, &c.— The explanation of the chronology of this book given in the foregoing note, renders every difficulty clear and easy. David had vanquished the Philistine, was become a favourite of the people, and on that account the object of Saul's jealousy; to avoid the ill effects of which, he prudently retired. During his recess, Saul was seized with his disorder. His servants supposed that it might be alleviated by music; Saul consents to the... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Samuel 16:21

1 Samuel 16:21. His armour-bearer— The literal rendering of the original word כלים נשׂא nose kelim is, bearer of the instruments or weapons. Of these there were three different sorts; the shield, the spear, and the sword. Of these bearers of arms, princes and generals had many: Joab had ten, Saul seems to have had two thousand, chap. 1 Samuel 13:2. And David's being made armour-bearer to Saul, implies no more than that he was constituted one of his guards; to bear what instrument, is not... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Samuel 16:19

19. Saul sent messengers unto Jesse, and said, Send me David—In the East the command of a king is imperative; and Jesse, however reluctant and alarmed, had no alternative but to comply. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Samuel 16:20

20. Jesse took an ass laden with bread, and a bottle of wine, and a kid, and sent them . . . unto Saul—as a token of homage and respect. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Samuel 16:21

21. David came to Saul—Providence thus prepared David for his destiny, by placing him in a way to become acquainted with the manners of the court, the business of government, and the general state of the kingdom. became his armour-bearer—This choice, as being an expression of the king's partiality, shows how honorable the office was held to be. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Samuel 16:23

23. David took an harp, and played with his hand: so Saul was refreshed, and was well—The ancients believed that music had a mysterious influence in healing mental disorders. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Samuel 16:1-17

A. David’s Rise as the New Anointed 16:1-19:17According to Chuck Swindoll, more was written in the Bible about David than about any other character-66 chapters in the Old Testament plus 59 references to his life in the New Testament. [Note: Charles R. Swindoll, David: A Man of Passion and Destiny, p. 4.] This large amount of material reflects his great importance for Bible readers. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Samuel 16:1-23

1. God’s selection of David for kingship ch. 16"One of the many indications that the two halves (1 Samuel 16:1-23) of chapter 16 are closely related is that each section is framed by an inclusio: ’Horn with/of oil’ is found in 1 Samuel 16:1; 1 Samuel 16:13, and the phrase ’Spirit . . . departed from’ constitutes the first words of 1 Samuel 16:14 and the last words of 1 Samuel 16:23 . . ." [Note: Youngblood, p. 682.] read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Samuel 16:14-23

David’s introduction to the royal court 16:14-23"In addition to being the middle chapter of 1 Samuel, chapter 16 is pivotal in another way as well: Its first half (1 Samuel 16:1-13), ending with a statement concerning David’s reception of the Spirit of God, describes David’s anointing as ruler of Israel to replace Saul; its second half (1 Samuel 16:14-23), beginning with a statement concerning Saul’s loss of the Spirit and its replacement with an ’evil spirit’ sent by God, describes David’s... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 16:1-23

David is anointed King over IsraelFrom 1 Samuel 16 on, the interest centres in David rather than in Saul.1. Oil] probably consecrated oil for anointing. 2. If Saul hear it] Saul’s action, recorded in 1 Samuel 22:18-19, shows that Samuel’s fears were far from baseless. Say, I am come to sacrifice] Samuel was not asked to prevaricate. God relieved him of his difficulty by giving him a definite command. 4. Beth-lehem] originally Ephrath (Genesis 48:7), 5 m. S. of Jerusalem. Trembled] For Samuel... read more

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Samuel 16:19

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Samuel 16:21

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Samuel 16:19

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Samuel 16:20

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Samuel 16:21

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Samuel 16:23

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Samuel 16:1-17

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Samuel 16:1-23

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Samuel 16:14-23

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 16:1-23

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