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Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Samuel 28:1-6

Here is, I. The design of the Philistines against Israel. They resolved to fight them, 1 Sam. 28:1. If the Israelites had not forsaken God, there would have been no Philistines remaining to molest them; if Saul had not forsaken him, they would by this time have been put out of all danger by them. The Philistines took an opportunity to make this attempt when they had David among them, whom they feared more than Saul and all his forces. II. The expectation Achish had of assistance from David in... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 28:4

And the Philistines gathered themselves together ,.... From different parts, and formed a considerable army: and came and pitched in Shunem ; a city, in the borders of the tribe of Issachar, of which See Gill on Joshua 19:18 , and Saul gathered all Israel together, and they pitched in Gilboa ; a range of mountains, near Jezreel, and which Jerom F2 De loc. Heb fol. 92. D. calls the mountains of the Philistines, six miles from Scythopolis, where there is a large village called... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 28:5

And when Saul saw the host of the Philistines ,.... From the mountains of Gilboa, where he had pitched his camp: he was afraid, and his heart greatly trembled ; on sight of the numbers of them, and thinking perhaps of the death of Samuel, and of the loss of David; who was now among the Philistines, and might possibly fight against him, and for the Philistines, of which he might be informed; however, he was not with him, and his conscience might accuse him of various sins he had been... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 28:5

When Saul saw - He saw from the superiority of his enemies, from the state of his army, and especially from his own state towards God, that he had every thing to fear. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 28:1-5

The operation of moral causes. The facts are— 1 . On war arising between the Philistines and Israel, Achish reminds David of his obligation to assist him in battle. 2 . David, although answering ambiguously, is trusted by Achish, who promises him promotion. 3 . On the opposing forces being assembled, Saul's heart faints for fear of his enemy. The narrative shows that both David and Saul were at the same time in embarrassed circumstances, and each as the consequence of his sin.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 28:4

The Philistines … pitched in Shunem. Having collected their forces, the Philistines entered Palestine as we have seen, by the valley of Jezreel, also called Esdraelon, and, marching eastward, encamped at Shunem. This was a village in the tribe of Issachar ( Joshua 19:18 ), rendered famous as the abode of the woman who made a little chamber for Elisha ( 2 Kings 4:8 ); and from thence also came Abishag ( 1 Kings 1:8 ). Conder describes it as being at present only a mud hamlet, with... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 28:5-6

When Saul saw, etc. It is plain from this that the Philistines had not forced their way up through the Israelite territory; for this was evidently Saul's first sight of their forces, and his alarm was caused by finding them so much larger than he had expected. He therefore in his anxiety enquired of Jehovah, but received no answer, neither by dreams. He had expected these to be vouchsafed, possibly to himself, but more probably to some class of prophets (see Jeremiah 23:25 , where... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Samuel 28:4

Gilboa - Now called Jebel Fukuak. But the ancient name is preserved in the village of Jelbon, situated on the south side of the mountain. It was separated from Shunem (see the marginal reference) by the deep valley of Jezreel. The Philistines either advanced along the seacoast, and then entered the valley of Jezreel from the west, or they came by the present road right through Samaria, starting from Aphek 1 Samuel 29:1. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Samuel 28:5

1 Samuel 28:5 . His heart greatly trembled When he saw their numbers, their orders, and their appointments, he judged himself to be greatly overpowered, and fell into great terror upon the prospect. Had he kept close to God he needed not to have feared all the armies of the Philistines. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 28:1-25

Another Philistine-Israelite war (28:1-29:11)When the Philistines set out to attack Israel, Achish made David and his troops his personal bodyguard (28:1-2). Back in Israel, Saul was terrified. He asked God what he should do, but God refused to show him (3-6). So he went to a woman who consulted the spirits of the dead, hoping that through her he could get directions from Samuel (7-14).Samuel spoke to Saul from the world of the dead, but he gave him neither comfort nor help. He merely confirmed... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Samuel 28:1-6

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 28:4

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 28:5

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 28:5

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 28:1-5

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 28:4

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 28:5-6

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Samuel 28:4

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Samuel 28:5

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 28:1-25

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