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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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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 1 Samuel 18:7

18th Century

Theologian

As they played—or danced with vocal and instrumental music (see the note on Judges 16:25).

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Samuel 18:7

19th Century

Bishop

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…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On 1 Samuel 18:7–9

19th Century

Preacher

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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John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Samuel 18:7

17th Century

Pastor

And the women answered [one another] as they played
They sung vocally to their instruments, and that by turns, one r…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Samuel 18:6–11

17th Century

Minister

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 …