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all the valiant men arose, and took away the body of Saul, and the bodies of his sons, and brought them to Jabesh, and buried their bones under the oak in Jabesh, and fasted seven days.
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An Act of Courageous Loyalty
Commentators explain that the valiant men of Jabesh undertook a dangerous mission to retrieve the bodies of Saul and his sons. This act was likely motivated by gratitude, as Saul had previously rescued their city (1 Samuel 11). Their bravery serves as a powerful example of remembering past kindness and showing loyalty, even at great personal risk.
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19th Century
Anglican
All the valiant men. —Literally, every man of valour. Samuel adds, “and marched all the night.”
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on 1 Samuel 31:12)
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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…