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And when the inhabitants of Jabesh-gilead heard concerning him that which the Philistines had done to Saul,

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

When the inhabitants of Jabesh-Gilead heard... — See 1 Samuel 11:1–15. This is a touching and rare example of national gratitude…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The inhabitants of Jabesh-Gilead. The memory of the splendid act of valor of their young king Saul, when he bravely rescued their …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And the inhabitants of Jabeshgilead
Who lived on the other side Jordan, about eight miles from Bethshan, according t…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The Scripture does not mention what became of the souls of Saul and his sons after they were dead, but only of their bodies. Secret things do not b…

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