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The women sang one to another as they played, and said, Saul has slain his thousands, David his ten thousands.
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The Poison of Envy
Commentators like Spurgeon and Henry emphasize that this song didn't create Saul's sin, but revealed it. Instead of being grateful for the victory David secured, Saul's heart was consumed with envy and malice. Henry notes that such peevishness and suspicion are signs that the Spirit of God has departed from a person, leading them to plot against the very people God is using.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
As they played—or danced with vocal and instrumental music (see the note on Judges 16:25).
19th Century
Anglican
Saul hath slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands. —These words, which sing of the early glory of David in battle, are quoted aga…
Baptist
Saul has slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands.
And Saul was very angry, and the saying displeased him; and he said,…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the women answered [one another] as they played They sung vocally to their instruments, and that by turns, one r…
David's troubles not only immediately follow his triumphs but also arise from them; such is the vanity of what seems greatest in this world. It is …
