サムエル記Ⅰ 26:11-16 JCB

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Samuel 26:6-12

Here is, I. David's bold adventure into Saul's camp in the night, accompanied only by his kinsman Abishai, the son of Zeruiah. He proposed it to him and to another of his confidants (1 Sam. 26:6), but the other either declined it as too dangerous an enterprise, or at least was content that Abishai, who was forward to it, should run the risk of it rather than himself. Whether David was prompted to do this by his own courage, or by an extraordinary impression upon his spirits, or by the oracle,... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Samuel 26:13-20

David having got safely from Saul's camp himself, and having brought with him proofs sufficient that he had been there, posts himself conveniently, so that they might hear him and yet not reach him (1 Sam. 26:13), and then begins to reason with them upon what had passed. I. He reasons ironically with Abner, and keenly banters him. David knew well that it was from the mighty power of God that Abner and the rest of the guards were cast into so deep a sleep, and that God's immediate hand was in... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 26:11

The Lord forbid that I should stretch forth mine hand against the Lord's anointed ,.... Or suffer any about him to do it; he speaks of it with the utmost detestation and abhorrence: but, I pray thee, take thou now the spear that is at his bolster ; not to smite him with, as he desired, but to carry off, and was no other than his sceptre; See Gill on 1 Samuel 20:33 , and the cruse of water ; which stood in the same place, as appears by 1 Samuel 26:12 . Some take this to be a pot... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 26:12

So David took the spear, and the cruse of water, from Saul's bolster ,.... Abishai either refusing to take them, since he might not take away his life; or it may be rather David thought better of it, and took them himself, lest Abishai should be tempted, when so near to Saul, and his spear in his hand, and should thrust him with it; though David may be said to take them by the hands of Abishai: and they gat them away ; with the above things along with them: and no man saw it , nor... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 26:13

Then David went over to the other side ,.... To a hill on the other side, opposite to Hachilah, where Saul lay encamped; or "passed over the passage" F17 ויעבר העבר "et transivit transitum", Montanus. , the valley that lay between the two hills, and perhaps passed over a brook that ran in the valley, which is not unusual; so Josephus F18 Antiqu. l. 6. c. 13. sect. 9. says, that he went over a brook and came to the top of a mountain: and stood on the top of an hill afar off... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 26:14

And David cried unto the people ,.... To the army of Saul with a loud voice, that he might be heard: and to Abner the son of Ner ; particularly to him, because he was general of the army: saying, answerest thou not, Abner ? it seems he had called to him more than once, and he had returned no answer; perhaps not being thoroughly awake, or not knowing whose voice it was, and from whence it came: then Abner answered and said, who art thou that criest to the king ? but it does... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 26:15

And David said to Abner, art not thou a valiant man ?.... Or a man F21 איש "vir", V. L. Pagninus, Montanus, Tigurine version, Piscator. , a man of great fame for courage and valour, a man of great authority, who had the next post in the army under Saul, but had not behaved like a man, worthy of his character and office: and who is like to thee in Israel ? none that bare so great a name, or was in so high an office, who therefore should have been careful to have acted... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 26:16

This thing is not good that thou hast done ,.... Yea, it was very bad, a great fault, and very blameworthy, if he had neglected to set a watch over the king, whose business it was as a general; the words are expressed in a figure called "meiosis", in which less is said than was intended: as the Lord liveth, ye are worthy to die, because ye have not kept your master, the Lord's anointed ; if a watch was set, and these had fallen asleep, and neglected their duty, or had deserted... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 26:12

David took the spear and the cruse - The spear, we have already seen, was the emblem of power and regal dignity. But it is usual, in Arab camps, for every man to have his lance stuck in the ground beside him, that he may be ready for action in a moment. The cruse of water resembled, in some measure, the canteens of our soldiers. In such a climate, where water was always scarce, it was necessary for each man to carry a little with him, to refresh him on his march. A deep ... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 26:15

Art not thou a valiant man ? - This is a strong irony. Ye are worthy to die; ye are sons of death - ye deserve death for this neglect of your king. And had not Saul been so deeply affected with David's generosity in preserving his life, he had doubtless put Abner and his chief officers to death; though they were not to blame, as their apparent neglect was the effect of a supernatural sleep. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Samuel 26:6-12

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Samuel 26:13-20

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 26:11

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 26:12

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 26:13

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 26:14

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 26:15

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 26:16

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 26:12

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 26:15

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