1 Samuel 18:5 Meaning, Study, & Commentary | NLT

Whatever Saul asked David to do, David did it successfully. So Saul made him a commander over the men of war, an appointment that was welcomed by the people and Saul’s officers alike.

Commentaries

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century

Anglican

19th Century

And he was accepted. —The historian here calls special attention to the strange power David was able to acquire over the hearts of men. It…

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century

Baptist

19th Century

And gave it to David, and his garments, even to his sword, and to his bow, and to his girdle. And David went out whithersoever Saul sent him, a…

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century

Reformed Baptist

17th Century

And David went out whithersoever Saul sent him
About any business whatsoever, especially about martial affairs, for …

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century

Presbyterian

17th Century

The friendship of David and Jonathan was the effect of Divine grace, which produces in true believers one heart and one soul, and causes them to lo…