2 Samuel 1:1-4 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

John Gill

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

It came to pass on the third day ,.... After the battle was fought, in which Saul was slain: that, behold, a man came out of the camp from Saul ; that is, from them who were in the camp with Saul, for he was dead. Some say F4 Pesikta in Jarchi in loc. this was Doeg the Edomite, which is not likely that he should come with such tidings to David; besides, if he was Saul's armourbearer, as others say, see 1 Samuel 31:4 ; he died with Saul; nor his son, as others F5 Tanchuma in... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 1:3

And David said unto him, from whence comest thou ?.... It is very likely by his appearance and circumstances he suspected from whence he came: and he said unto him, out of the camp of Israel am I escaped ; which plainly suggested that that was in danger, confusion, and distress. read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 1:4

And David said unto him, how went the matter? I pray thee, tell me ,.... That is, how went the battle? on which side the victory? and he answered, that the people are fled from the battle ; meaning the people of Israel, they had given way, and turned their backs upon their enemies, and were fled: and many of the people also are fallen and dead ; fell by the sword in the pursuit of them, and were not only wounded, but were slain, and these great numbers of them: and Saul and... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 1:2

A man came out of the camp - The whole account which this young man gives is a fabrication: in many of the particulars it is grossly self-contradictory. There is no fact in the case but the bringing of the crown, or diadem, and bracelets of Saul; which, as he appears to have been a plunderer of the slain, he found on the field of battle; and he brought them to David, and told the lie of having despatched Saul, merely to ingratiate himself with David. 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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 1:2

On the third day. This means the third day after David's return with the spoil and captives recovered from the Amalekites. If we study the data, we find that David had marched with Achish as far as Aphek in the plain of Jezreel ( 1 Samuel 29:1 ), opposite to which, on the rising ground near Gilboa, Saul had posted his army. A march of three days had brought him back to Ziklag ( 1 Samuel 30:1 ), and after the shortest possible delay he had started in pursuit of the Amalekites. The... read more

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

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

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

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 1:3

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 1:4

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 1:2

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 1:1

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 1:1-2

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 1:1-10

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 1:2

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