(Hachilah is thought by Conder to be the long ridge called El Kolah; for Jeshimon, see the margin and Numbers 21:20.)

The Ziphites. —The words of these Ziphites, and the king’s grateful reply, show that they were very warm adherents of Saul, entire…

Then came up the Ziphites to Saul to Gibeah
Who though he had been out in quest of David, yet was now returned to Gi…

In the midst of his wickedness, Saul affected to speak the language of piety. Such expressions, without suitable effects, can only amuse or deceive…