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Not a Cave, But a Couch
Contrary to popular depictions in art, commentators note this scene likely occurred in a normal house, not a cave. The 'bed' Saul sat on was not for sleeping but was a 'divan' or cushioned bench that ran along the wall, used for sitting and eating meals in Eastern homes.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Samuel 28:23
18th Century
Theologian
The bed—Rather, “the bench” or divan, such as in the East still runs along the wall, furnished with cushions, for those who sit at mea…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 28:23
19th Century
Bishop
And sat upon the bed —That is, upon the divan, or cushioned seat, which usually runs around the walls of rooms in Eastern dwellings. There…
John Gill
On 1 Samuel 28:23
17th Century
Pastor
But he refused, and said, I will not eat
Choosing rather to die with famine than by the sword of the Philistines; th…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Samuel 28:20–25
17th Century
Minister
Those who expect any good counsel or comfort, other than from God and in the way of His ordinances, will be as wretchedly disappointed as Saul. Tho…