So the men of Ziph returned home ahead of Saul. Meanwhile, David and his men had moved into the wilderness of Maon in the Arabah Valley south of Jeshimon.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The plain - The Arabah is the desert tract that extends along the Jordan Valley from the Dead Sea to the Sea of Galilee, and is now called E…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

In the wilderness of Maon. —Still further to the south. The name of this district is still preserved in the village or small town …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And they arose, and went to Ziph, before Saul
Not before his person, as if he went with them, and they before him le…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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