1 Samuel 26:5 "And David arose, and came to the place where Saul had pitched: and David beheld the place where Saul lay, and Abner the son of Ner, the captain of his host: and Saul lay in the trench, and the people pitched round about him." So David went on his way--Notwithstanding this sudden relenting of Saul, David placed no confidence in his professions or promises, but wisely kept at a distance and awaited the course of Providence. He could admit that his actions against David were wrong without admitting that they originated with himself. . “The Apostle makes a great distinction, and rightly, between the sorrow of the world and the sorrow of a godly repentance which needeth not to be repented of. David knew the truth of Hebrews 6:10 before it was written: For God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love which you have shown toward His name. God could allow a wicked man to kill Saul at any time. 1 Samuel 26. But he showed no evidence of true repentance towards God. His feelings seemed right but his life was not changed (1 Samuel 24:16-21). The idea is that the perimeter of Israeli army camp was marked by the tracks of their wagons, and it was within the perimeter of the camp that Saul slept. © Copyright - Enduring Word       |      . But please, take now the spear and the jug of water that are by his head, and let us go.” So David took the spear and the jug of water by Saul’s head, and they got away; and no man saw it or knew it or awoke. . 1 Samuel: Bible Study and Commentary. (13-16) David chides Abner, Saul’s bodyguard. His feelings seemed right but his life was not changed (1 Samuel 24:16-21). When David boldly demonstrated this to Saul, the king was greatly moved emotionally and publicly repented for his murderous intentions toward David. (1Sa 26:9-12) David's response to the opportunity to kill Saul. he was faced with the temptation he spoke of in 1 Samuel 26:19 – tempted to flee Israel all together and live among the ungodly. Then Abishai said to David, “God has delivered your enemy into your hand this day. But David stayed in the wilderness, and he saw that Saul came after him into the wilderness. a. This time David actively sought Saul out. Since David was so right and Saul was so wrong, it was easy for David to project a superior attitude towards Saul, but he didn’t. DAVID STAYS ABISHAI FROM KILLING SAUL, BUT TAKES HIS SPEAR AND CRUSE. See where the king’s spear is, and the jug of water that was by his head: This dramatic evidence – like the evidence of the corner of Saul’s robe in 1 Samuel 24:11 – was undeniable proof that David had the opportunity to kill Saul but did not do it. Now therefore, please, let my lord the king hear the words of his servant: If the LORD has stirred you up against me, let Him accept an offering. Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. 1 Samuel 26 Commentary, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this verse-by-verse commentary contain gems of information found nowhere outside the ancient Jewish writings Commentary on 1 Samuel 2:11-26 (Read 1 Samuel 2:11-26) Samuel, being devoted to the Lord in a special manner, was from a child employed about the sanctuary in the services he was capable of. The LORD was more than able to kill Saul at any time. 1 Samuel 27 Chapter 26 David’s troubles from Saul here begin again; and the clouds return after the rain, when one would have hoped the storm had blown over, and the sky had cleared upon that side; but after Saul had owned his fault in persecuting David, and acknowledged David’s title to the crown, yet here he revives the persecution, so perfectly lost was he to all sense of honour and virtue. For I will harm you no more… Indeed I have played the fool and erred exceedingly. They have driven me out this day from abiding in the inheritance of the LORD, saying, “Go, serve other gods”. The LORD forbid that I should stretch out my hand against the LORD’s anointed. But please, take now the spear and the jug of water that, by his head, and let us go.” So David took the spear and the jug of water, Saul’s head, and they got away; and no man saw. But the king had relapsed into his old enmity. 1-samuel 26:23 The LORD render to every man his righteousness and his faithfulness; for the LORD delivered thee into my hand to day, but I would not stretch forth mine hand against the LORD's anointed. For what have I done, or what evil, in my hand? The fact that David did this shows his boldness and courage; the outcome of it all shows God was leading him in it. He waited to see if the repentant words Saul spoke showed a genuine repentance in his life. 1 Samuel 26:1-4 . And indeed, as your life was valued much this day in my eyes, so let my life be valued much in the eyes of the LORD, and let Him deliver me out of all tribulation.” Then Saul said to David, “May you be blessed, my son David! Indeed I have played the fool and erred exceedingly.”. Now the Ziphites came to Saul: The people of the city of Ziph – had betrayed David’s whereabouts to Saul before (1 Samuel 23:19-23). c. David saw the place where Saul lay, and Abner the son of Ner, the commander of his army: As the entire army slept Saul slept near the commander of his army. And who is like you in Israel? i. And Saul encamped in the hill of Hachilah, which. While David does many things right in dealing with Saul in chapter 24, he fails to consistently apply the same principles in his dealings with Nabal in chapter 25. We fully respect if you want to refuse cookies but to avoid asking you again and again kindly allow us to store a cookie for that. Proud member Now therefore, please, let me strike him at once with the spear, right to the earth; and I will not. 2. David knew very well that the LORD or other men had not stirred up Saul but that it came from Saul’s own bitterness, carnality, and jealousy. Morgan on I have played the fool: “In these words we have a perfect autobiography. He could admit that his actions against David were wrong without admitting that they originated with himself. Every breath Saul took was a gift from God. David . We may request cookies to be set on your device. Now they try to gain King Saul’s favor again, by helping Saul find David again. David knew more than anyone that Saul was deeply in sin. That generous measure of mercy will be a great blessing to David later in his life. Certainly Saul’s confession of sin belonged to the former; while the cry of the latter comes out in Psalm 51, extorted from David by the crimes after the years.” (Meyer), ii. David Again Spares Saul’s Life. 1 Samuel 26:25 3,000 against 600 is a significant advantage. David knew where Saul was but Saul did not know where David was. (22-25) David explains to Saul why he did not kill him. Salem Media Group. If vengeance belongs to God, it does not belong to us, so we are to love our enemies and never repay evil with evil. He would wait until it came to him God’s way. At that time David had opportunity to kill Saul but did not take it. “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord. Now the Ziphites came to Saul at Gibeah, saying, “Is David not hiding in the hill of Hachilah, opposite Jeshimon?” Then Saul arose and went down to the Wilderness of Ziph, having three thousand chosen men of Israel with him, to seek David in the Wilderness of Ziph. They were not divided into two books until the Old Testament was translated into Greek. : As a wise and capable commander David constantly monitored the movements of Saul. Though Gibeah, as its name imports, stood on an elevated position, and the desert of Ziph, which was in the hilly region of Judea, may have been higher than Gibeah, it was still necessary to descend in leaving the latter place; thence Saul "went down to the wilderness of Ziph.". But he offered these suggestions to Saul to give him an easier way to repent. blessed, my son David! Similar was the disposition of Saul's camp--in this hasty expedition he seems to have carried no tent, but to have slept on the ground. 1 Sam. And Abner and the people lay all around him. : David knew that it wasn’t “hard” for God to kill Saul. : David first asked Saul to consider the facts and to clearly think about what David did. : This phrasing shows that David spoke to Saul with genuine humility. 20. as when one doth hunt a partridge--People in the East, in hunting the partridge and other game birds, pursue them, till observing them becoming languid and fatigued after they have been put up two or three times, they rush upon the birds stealthily and knock them down with bludgeons [SHAW, Travels]. i. 3. Samuel, Saul and David. let me smite him . David Spares Saul’s Life. That translation is accurate from the Hebrew but gives the wrong idea. This thing that you have done is not good. So let my life be valued much in the eyes of the LORD, : David wanted to fulfill his call to be the next king of Israel. Now Saul lay within the camp, with the people encamped all around him. Saul's cruse would probably be of superior materials, or more richly ornamented than common ones, and therefore by its size or form be easily distinguished. Due to security reasons we are not able to show or modify cookies from other domains. And David called out to the people and to Abner the son of Ner, saying, “Do you not answer, Abner?” Then Abner answered and said, “Who are you, calling out to the king?” So David said to Abner, “Are you not a man? 1 Now some men from Ziph came to Saul at Gibeah to tell him, “David is hiding on the hill of Hakilah, which overlooks Jeshimon. His words in 1 Samuel 26:25 express this also: You shall both do great things and also still prevail, : “In these words we have a perfect autobiography. That would only change when God changed it; David would not stretch out his hand against the LORD’s anointed. These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features. wherefore then hast thou not kept thy lord the king?--The circumstance of David having penetrated to the center of the encampment, through the circular rows of the sleeping soldiers, constituted the point of this sarcastic taunt. But David knew that even a sinning Saul was still the, king over Israel (1 Samuel 10:1). The LORD was more than able to kill Saul at any time. What have I done, or what evil is in my hand. Thus David withheld the hand of Abishai; but, at the same time, he directed him to carry off some things which would show where they had been, and what they had done. and all asleep, Saul was completely vulnerable. We use cookies to let us know when you visit our websites, how you interact with us, to enrich your user experience, and to customize your relationship with our website. a. Commentary on 1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26 View Bible Text . Let one of the young men come over and get it. Then David answered, and said to Ahimelech the Hittite and to Abishai the son of Zeruiah, brother of Joab, saying, “Who will go down with me to Saul in the camp?” And Abishai said, “I will go down with you.” So David and Abishai came to the people by night; and there Saul lay sleeping within the camp, with his spear stuck in the ground by his head. II. David and Saul parted to meet no more. Since these providers may collect personal data like your IP address we allow you to block them here. Subscribe to a study package to unlock the ESV Study Bible, the interactive Knowing the Bible study series, the Preaching the Word commentary series, and more. My lord, O king… my lord… please let my lord… his servant: This phrasing shows that David spoke to Saul with genuine humility. Probably, David noticed that a deep sleep from the LORD had fallen on them all and knew there was a reason for it. Now David went over to the other side, and stood on the top of a hill afar off, a great distance, between them. 1Sa 26:19 - Now therefore, I pray thee, let my lord the king hear the words of his servant. The LORD forbid that I should stretch out my hand against the LORD’s anointed. So David arose and came to the place where Saul had encamped. Now Saul lay within the camp, with the people encamped all around him. David would not raise his hand against Saul but Abishai would do it, and not feel bad about it in the slightest way. and let one of the young men come over and fetch it. If the Lord have stirred thee up against me--By the evil spirit He had sent, or by any spiritual offenses by which we have mutually displeased Him. EasyEnglish is a system of simple English designed by Wycliffe Associates (UK). Commentary on 1 Samuel 26:21-25 (Read 1 Samuel 26:21-25) Saul repeated his good words and good wishes. But Nabal refused to give a tribute to which justice and gratitude, no less than custom, entitled David. Login or Create an Account. 1. He refused to take the throne through murder or rebellion. At first glance this text about Samuel’s early years seems not to provide many resources for preaching and teaching. Otherwise you will be prompted again when opening a new browser window or new a tab. Israel demands a king (1-9) Samuel warns the people (10-18) Jehovah grants the request for a king (19-22) 9. sent out spies . Saul had his chance and he blew it.”. : This dramatic evidence – like the evidence of the corner of Saul’s robe in 1 Samuel 24:11 – was undeniable proof that David had the opportunity to kill Saul but did not do it. With Explore the Bible, groups can expect to engage Scripture in its proper context and be better prepared ... 1 SAMUEL 1:10-18,26-28 10 Deeply hurt, Hannah prayed to the Lord and wept with many tears. . He could send any of his 600 men to do this job, and from a military sense it made more sense to send someone else. And David called out to the people and to Abner the son of Ner, saying, “Do you not answer, Abner?” Then Abner answered and said, “Who, you, calling out to the king?” So David said to Abner, “, like you in Israel? And David answered and said, “Here is the king’s spear. Biblical Commentary 1 Samuel 17:1-58 EXEGESIS: THE CONTEXT: Saul is the king, but he has disobeyed God and God has rejected his kingship (chapter 15). David said to Abner, Art not thou a valiant man: . Saul lay in the trench, and the people pitched round about him--Among the nomad people of the East, the encampments are usually made in a circular form. a. I have sinned: The last time Saul was in this situation he was overcome with emotion. But this will always prompt you to accept/refuse cookies when revisiting our site. 11 Making a vow, she pleaded, “Lord of Hosts, if You will It was exactly in this manner that Saul was pursuing David. Defender -> 1Sa 25:22 ; 1Sa 25:38 ; 1Sa 25:42 ; 1Sa 25:44 Defender : 1Sa 25:22 - pisseth against the wall This expression here and in 1Sa 15:34 was evidently in David's day a depreciating way of referring to males, and was not necessarily considered a … And Abner and the people lay all around him. Three thousand chosen men reminds us that Saul had a great numerical advantage. We don’t know who wrote the books; certainly, Samuel was a major contributor, but much of the book takes place after his death in 1 Samuel 25. It was in this manner that Saul hunted David, coming hastily upon him, and putting him up from time to time, in hopes that he should at length, by frequent repetitions of it, be able to destroy him.” (Clarke), Then Saul said, “I have sinned. He who, with impetuous haste was going to exterminate Nabal, meekly spared Saul. 26 The Ziphites g went to Saul at Gibeah and said, “Is not David hiding h on the hill of Hakilah, which faces Jeshimon? The words seem right but the feelings aren’t there. means that David himself went. May the LORD repay every man, his righteousness and his faithfulness; for the LORD delivered you into, hand today, but I would not stretch out my hand against the LORD’s anointed. (1-4) The Ziphites betray David again. . He waited to see if the repentant words Saul spoke showed a genuine repentance in his life. c. David went on his way: Saul invited David to return (1 Samuel 26:21) but David did not take the invitation. . It all might have seemed to be perfectly given from the hand of God! When it came to striking down an anointed king of Israel, God did not need the services of a godly, righteous man like David. Add to my study list. With Saul’s. What have I done, or what evil is in my hand: David first asked Saul to consider the facts and to clearly think about what David did. Then David, with a trusted assistant (Abishai the son of Zeruiah), secretly crept down to where Saul and Abner slept. Please see our Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. What hurt David the most was that he couldn’t go to the house of God and openly be with the people of God, living his life after the LORD as he longed to. And who is like you in Israel? Learn More. So Saul arose with 3,000 chosen men of Israel and went down to the wilderness of Ziph to search for David once again with the intention of killing him. But David knew that even a sinning Saul was still the anointed king over Israel (1 Samuel 10:1). David knew very well that the LORD or other men had not stirred up Saul but that it came from Saul’s own bitterness, carnality, and jealousy. This new evidence of David's moderation and magnanimous forbearance, together with his earnest and kindly expostulation, softened the obduracy of Saul's heart. So David arose and came to the place where Saul had encamped: The last time David and Saul met David was simply hiding from Saul and Saul happened upon the place where David hid. (9-12) David’s response to the opportunity to kill Saul. if they be the children of men--The prudence, meekness, and address of David in ascribing the king's enmity to the instigations of some malicious traducers, and not to the jealousy of Saul himself, is worthy of notice. Bible > Commentaries > 1 Samuel 2:26 ... 2:11-26 Samuel, being devoted to the Lord in a special manner, was from a child employed about the sanctuary in the services he was capable of. Now, Saul went back on a previous promise to leave David alone. So David arose and came to the place where Saul had encamped. 1 and 2 Samuel form one book in the ancient Hebrew manuscripts. Now they try to gain King Saul’s favor again, by helping Saul find David again. The spear that was thrown at David in attempted murder before (1 Samuel 18:10-11 and 19:9-10), would now be used as the instrument of the LORD's righteous judgment! . But if, cursed before the LORD, for they have driven me out this day from sharing in the inheritance of the LORD, saying, ‘Go, serve other gods.’ So now, do not let my blood fall to the earth before the face of the LORD. i. David understood the principle Jesus spoke of in Matthew 7:2: With the same measure you use, it will be measured back to you. His spear, stuck in the ground, indicates his position. i. David understood the principle Jesus spoke of in Matthew 7:2: With the same measure you use, it will be measured back to you. i. David held on to this principle, and when he became king, he recognized that his righteousness was rewarded (Psalm 18:20-27). : The last time David and Saul met David was simply hiding from Saul and Saul happened upon the place where David hid. The fact that David did this shows his boldness and courage; the outcome of it all shows God was leading him in it. 1. The following cookies are also needed - You can choose if you want to allow them: You can read about our cookies and privacy settings in detail on our Privacy Policy Page. 2 So Saul went down to the Desert of Ziph, with his three thousand select Israelite troops, to search j there for David. 24:6-7). “Since now there is nothing more to be said, David and Saul part, never to see each other again.” (Youngblood), ©2018 David Guzik – No distribution beyond personal use without permission.
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