2 Samuel 1:1-2:11 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 1:1-10

Here is, I. David settling again in Ziklag, his own city, after he had rescued his family and friends out of the hands of the Amalekites (2 Sam. 1:1): He abode in Ziklag. Thence he was now sending presents to his friends (1 Sam. 30:26), and there he was ready to receive those that came into his interests; not men in distress and debt, as his first followers were, but persons of quality in their country, mighty men, men of war, and captains of thousands (as we find, 1 Chron. 12:1, 8, 20); such... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 1:1

Now it came to pass after the death of Saul ,.... The third day after, as appears from the next verse: when David was returned from the slaughter of the Amalekites ; as related in 1 Samuel 30:17 , and David had abode two days in Ziklag ; which, though fired by the Amalekites, was not utterly consumed, but there was still some convenience for the lodging of David and his men; within this time he sent his presents to several places in the tribe of Judah, of which mention is made in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 1:1

EXPOSITION Now it came to pass. During the last few days events had been crowding fast upon one another. Living as fugitives at Ziklag, in the land of the Philistines, David and his men, unfit for the peaceful occupations of agriculture, had been driven to seek their maintenance by raids upon the wild tribes in the desert. Of these the chief were the Amalekites, whose home was the bare region lying between the south of Judah and Egypt. We have ample proof that this race was utterly... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 1:1-2

( ZIKLAG .) A change of dynasty. "When he came to David he fell to the earth, and did obeisance" ( 2 Samuel 1:2 ). The title of David to the throne was primarily conferred upon him by the will of God, as declared by Samuel. But it remained in abeyance while Saul lived, and began to take effect only at his decease. On returning to Ziklag from his pursuit of the Amalekites, David occupied himself in repairing its ruins, and awaited tidings from the field of battle. On the morning of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 1:1-10

The facts of this section may be stated thus: 1 . David having retired to Ziklag during the conflict between Israel and the Philistines, a messenger from the seat of war comes to pay him homage. 2 . David, being as yet in ignorance of the event on Gilboa, and being impressed by the signs of mourning on the stranger, is prompted to ask whence he came. 3 . Eager to ascertain further information, he learns from the Amalekite, not only that Saul and Jonathan were dead, but that,... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Samuel 1:1

Now it came to pass ... - There is no break whatever between the two books of Samuel, the division being purely artificial. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 1:1-2

2 Samuel 1:1-2. David had abode two days in Ziklag Which, it appears from this, the Amalekites had not so burned down that David and his men could not lodge in it. On the third day From David’s return to Ziklag. With his clothes rent As the manner of deep mourners was. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 1:1-27

1:1-4:12 CIVIL WAR AFTER SAUL’S DEATHMourning for Saul and Jonathan (1:1-27)David learnt of Saul’s death from one of Saul’s own men, an Amalekite who had become a citizen of Israel (1:1-4; see v. 13). The man clearly thought that by adding a few details to the story and by bringing Saul’s crown to David, he could win David’s favour (5-10; cf. 4:10).As long as Saul lived, David had regarded him as the Lord’s anointed king and had consistently refused to harm him (cf. 1 Samuel 24:6; 1 Samuel... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Samuel 1:1

the slaughter . Compare 1 Samuel 30:17 Ziklag . Compare 1 Samuel 27:6 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Samuel 1:1

SECOND SAMUELTHE FALSE REPORT OF SAUL'S DEATH AND DAVID'S LAMENT FOR SAUL AND JONATHANThere is no need for an introduction here, because the introduction for both First Samuel and Second Samuel was included in my commentary on First Samuel. The books were originally one volume, but due to the cumbersome size of the ancient rolls upon which books were inscribed, Samuel was divided into two rolls.THE FALSE REPORT OF SAUL'S DEATH"After the death of Saul, when David had returned from the slaughter... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 1:1-10

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 1:1

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 1:1

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 1:1-2

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 1:1-10

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Samuel 1:1

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 1:1-2

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 1:1-27

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Samuel 1:1

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Samuel 1:1

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