On the third day—that is, after David’s return, not the third day after Saul’s death.

Did obeisance.—The f…

It came to pass on the third day
After the battle was fought, in which Saul was slain:

that, beho…

The blow that opened David's way to the throne was given around the time he had been greatly distressed. Those who commit their concerns to the Lor…