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Signs of Mourning and Recognition
Commentators explain that the messenger's actions had a dual meaning. His torn clothes and the earth on his head were traditional signs of deep mourning for the defeat of Israel and the death of its king. However, his immediate bowing to David was a political act, recognizing him as the 'rising sun' and Saul's rightful successor.
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2 Samuel
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Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 1:2
19th Century
Bishop
On the third day—that is, after David’s return, not the third day after Saul’s death.
Did obeisance.—The f…
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 1:2
17th Century
Pastor
It came to pass on the third day
After the battle was fought, in which Saul was slain:
that, beho…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Samuel 1:1–10
17th Century
Minister
The blow that opened David's way to the throne was given around the time he had been greatly distressed. Those who commit their concerns to the Lor…