all their mighty warriors brought the bodies of Saul and his sons back to Jabesh. Then they buried their bones beneath the great tree at Jabesh, and they fasted for seven days.

Commentaries

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

All the valiant men. —Literally, every man of valour. Samuel adds, “and marched all the night.

T…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

(See Gill on 1 Samuel 31:12)

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The primary design of these books of the Chronicles appears to be to preserve the records of the house of David. Therefore, the writer does not rep…