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Then David and the people who were with him lifted up their voice and wept, until they had no more power to weep.

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The Physical Toll of Grief

Commentators like Spurgeon and Gill emphasize that this was not just emotional sadness but a complete physical collapse. The men, already weary from marching, wept until they were physically unable to produce more tears. This highlights the profound, all-consuming nature of their loss and sorrow.

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1 Samuel

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Samuel 30:4

19th Century

Bishop

Then David and the people.1 Samuel 30:1–4 form one period, which is expanded by the introduction of several circums…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On 1 Samuel 30:3–4

19th Century

Preacher

So David and his men came to the city, and, behold, it was burned with fire; and their wives, and their sons, And their daughters, were taken c…

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Samuel 30:4

17th Century

Pastor

Then David and the people that [were] with him lifted up their
voice
In doleful shrie…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Samuel 30:1–6

17th Century

Minister

When we go out in the course of our duty, we may confidently hope that God will take care of our families in our absence, but not otherwise. If, wh…