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And David said unto Jonathan, Behold, to-morrow is the new moon, and I should not fail to sit with the king at meat: but let me go, that I may hide myself in the field unto the third day at even.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The new moon, or the beginning of each month, was celebrated with special sacrifices and the blowing of trumpets (as noted in the relevant scriptur…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The new moon. — Regarding the religious ceremonies connected with the day of the new moon at the beginning of each month, see the …

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

And David said unto Jonathan, Behold, to morrow is the new moon, and I should not fail to sit with the king at meat: but let me go, that I may …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And David said to Jonathan
Moved that the following method might be taken as a trial of the disposition of Saul's mi…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The trials David met with prepared him for future advancement. In this way, the Lord deals with those whom He prepares for glory. He does not put t…

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