The Biblical Illustrator - 1 Samuel 26:1-25
1 Samuel 26:1-25Doth not David hide himself in the hill of Hachilah.The reproach of the enemyDr. Maclaren is specially emphatic in connecting Psalms 7:1-17 with this part of David’s history, and indicates its value in helping us to understand the rapid vacillations is Saul’s behaviour.1. It is headed Shiggaion of David, which he sang unto the Lord. That is, it is an irregular ode; like a stream broken over a bed of rocks and stones, expressing by its uneven measure and sudden changes the... read more
Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - 1 Samuel 26:1-25
1 Samuel 26:5 . Saul lay in the trench. Junius reads, “among the waggons;” the Vulgate, “He slept in the tent.” The Romans mostly fortified their camp; the Greeks did the same on the Trojan shore. 1 Samuel 26:6 . Zeruiah. She was David’s sister, and had three sons; Abishai, Joab, and Asahel, the last of whom Abner slew. 1 Chronicles 2:16. 1 Samuel 26:25 . So David went on his way; and would not trust his life in the hands of the Benjamites. REFLECTIONS. Whether the Ziphites were... read more