and on the third day, behold, a man came from Saul's camp, with his clothes rent and earth upon his head. And when he came to David, he fell to the ground and did obeisance.

Commentaries

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

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

Did obeisance.—The f…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

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

that, beho…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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…

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