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The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - 1 Samuel 20:1-42

Jonathan's Moral Courage 1Sa 20:34 WE are to understand that David was in great jeopardy from Saul, the king of Israel. David himself was very sensible of the peril of his condition, so much so, that he graphically described it to Jonathan in these words: "As thy soul liveth, there is but a step between me and death!" David was anxious to know whether Saul was at all mollified towards him. So the two young men, Jonathan and David, made a little plan between them, by which they were to test... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 1 Samuel 20:1

CONTENTS The subject of David's distresses, on account of Saul's seeking his life, is continued through this Chapter. David leaveth Naioth, and flees to Jonathan for counsel. They confer on the best means for David to adopt. A plan is suggested for this purpose, but it fails. They meet by appointment, and it becoming necessary for David to escape for his life, Jonathan and David part with tears. 1 Samuel 20:1 (1) ¶ And David fled from Naioth in Ramah, and came and said before Jonathan, What... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 1 Samuel 20:2-4

(2) And he said unto him, God forbid; thou shalt not die: behold, my father will do nothing either great or small, but that he will shew it me: and why should my father hide this thing from me? it is not so. (3) And David sware moreover, and said, Thy father certainly knoweth that I have found grace in thine eyes; and he saith, Let not Jonathan know this, lest he be grieved: but truly as the LORD liveth, and as thy soul liveth, there is but a step between me and death. (4) Then said Jonathan... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 1 Samuel 20:5-7

(5) And David said unto Jonathan, Behold, tomorrow is the new moon, and I should not fail to sit with the king at meat: but let me go, that I may hide myself in the field unto the third day at even. (6) If thy father at all miss me, then say, David earnestly asked leave of me that he might run to Bethlehem his city: for there is a yearly sacrifice there for all the family. (7) If he say thus, It is well; thy servant shall have peace: but if he be very wroth, then be sure that evil is determined... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 1 Samuel 20:8

(8) Therefore thou shalt deal kindly with thy servant; for thou hast brought thy servant into a covenant of the LORD with thee: notwithstanding, if there be in me iniquity, slay me thyself; for why shouldest thou bring me to thy father? The reference to this covenant is very interesting, because the covenant of the Lord, as it is called; included the engagements which are in Christ, the promised seed in the Covenant. read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 20:1

To Jonathan, at Gabaa. He thought it no longer safe to remain at Najoth. read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 20:2

Be. The recent machinations and orders of Saul had been concealed from his son, with whom he used to consult on all important matters. (Calmet) --- Perceiving, however, that Jonathan was unwilling to come into his measures, Saul, in his phrenzy, tried to destroy David. (Haydock) --- But Jonathan, forming his judgment of others by his own upright heart, relied on the oath of his father, (Calmet) and on the information he had lately communicated to him, when he desired David to be slain.... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 20:3

As I may say, is not in Hebrew. Septuagint, "the space between me and thy father is filled up, unto death." We can never more have any union, nor dwell together in safety. (Haydock) read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 20:4

Soul, is often put for desire, Psalm xxvi. 12. (Calmet) read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 20:5

To-morrow is the new moon. The neomenia, or first day of the moon, kept according to the law, as a festival; and therefore Saul feasted on that day; and expected the attendance of his family. (Challoner) (Numbers x. 10.) --- Moon. Literally, "calends," a Greek word, intimating that the people were informed, or "called" together, on that occasion; as many nations follow the lunar system in the regulation of the year. (Haydock) --- The Rabbins say that people were stationed on the highest hills... read more

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - 1 Samuel 20:1-42

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 1 Samuel 20:1

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 1 Samuel 20:2-4

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 1 Samuel 20:5-7

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 1 Samuel 20:8

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 20:1

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 20:2

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 20:3

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 20:4

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 20:5

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