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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Samuel 14:47-52

Here is a general account of Saul's court and camp. 1. Of his court and family, the names of his sons and daughters (1 Sam. 14:49), and of his wife and his cousin-german that was general of his army, 1 Sam. 14:50. There is mention of another wife of Saul's (2 Sam. 21:8), Rizpah, a secondary wife, and of the children he had by her. 2. Of his camp and military actions. (1.) How he levied his army: When he saw any strong valiant man, that was remarkably fit for service, he took him unto him (1... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 14:50

And the name of Saul's wife was Ahinoam, the daughter of Ahimaaz ,.... Who very probably was the mother of all the above children, and therefore taken notice of; and Abarbinel conjectures that Ishbosheth was not a son of her's, but the son of Saul by another wife, and which he takes to be another reason why he is not mentioned here; but though Saul had a concubine, we nowhere read of his having another wife: and the name of the captain of his host was Abner the son of Ner, Saul's uncle ;... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 14:51

And Kish was the father of Saul ,.... See 1 Samuel 9:1 . and Ner the father of Abner was the son of Abiel ; this Abiel was the father both of Kish and Ner, and the grandfather of Saul, see 1 Samuel 9:1 . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 14:47-52

Gradation in service. The facts are— 1 . Saul's warlike efforts issue in the general discomfiture of his enemies. 2 . The domestic relations of Saul are incorporated in the record of facts pertaining to gradual unfolding of the Divine purpose. 3 . During all his conflicts with the Philistines Saul shows prudence in strengthening his military position. The section gives a summary of the military operations of Saul's reign and of the success of his efforts, and also places on the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 14:50

Saul's wife was Ahinoam, the daughter of Ahimaaz. We have noticed on 1 Samuel 14:3 the fondness of the family of Eli for names beginning with Ah, "brother." It does not justify us in concluding that Ahinoam was a descendant of Eli, but she may possibly have been so. Abner , whose name is here given in its strictly proper form, Abiner, was Saul's first cousin, both Kish and Ner being sons of Abiel. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 14:51

The son of Abiel. There can be little doubt that the right reading is sons, and not son . We thus get an intelligible statement—"And Kish the father of Saul and Ner the father of Abner, were sons of Abiel." read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Samuel 14:50

The only other “Ahimaaz” mentioned in Scripture was the son of Zadok the priest. The word “Ahi” (brother) is frequently found in composition in names in the High Priest’s family, e. g. in Ahijah, Ahimelech. It is not improbable that Ahimaaz may have been of this family, as marriages between the reval and priestly houses were not unusual 2Ki 11:2; 2 Chronicles 22:11, and perhaps it may have been owing to such a connection that Ahijah was brought into prominence by Saul. If there be any truth in... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Samuel 14:51

Read, “And Kish the father of Saul, and Ner the father of Abner, were the sons of Abiel.” Ner was Saul’s uncle. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 14:47-52

Summary of Saul’s reign (14:47-52)Despite his many weaknesses of character, Saul was a strong leader in battle and led Israel to many victories (47-48). He helped develop this strong leadership by collecting around him the best and most capable men from his own family circle and from the army (49-52). read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Samuel 14:51

Kish was the father of Saul. For the difficulties of this genealogy, see note on 1 Chronicles 8:33 . read more

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