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Matthew Henry Commentary on the Bible

1 Samuel 20 - Introduction

* David consults Jonathan. (1-10) Jonathan's covenant with David. (11-23) Saul, missing David, seeks to kill Jonathan. (24-34) Jonathan takes leave of David. (35-42)

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See also 1 Samuel 20 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

    _DAVID COMPLAINS TO JONATHAN OF SAUL'S MALEVOLENCE TOWARDS HIM: THEY RENEW THEIR COVENANT: JONATHAN, DESPAIRING OF SAUL, GOES TO DAVID IN THE FIELD, WHERE HE LAY HID: THEIR AFFECTIONATE PARTING._ _B...

  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

    A DIGEST OF CHAPTER 20 1 Samuel 20:1-10 _David's appeal to Jonathan._ Since Jonathan had helped David to return to Saul's court at one time, David sought him out again. Jonathan was still David's fr...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:1 Ephrathite. (e-34) Or 'Ephraimite,' the Levites being considered as belonging to the tribe in which they lived. see Judges 17:7 ....

  • Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

    XX. (1 Samuel 20:1) Jonathan and David Seal their Friendship with a Solemn Covenant — David is Declared a Public Enemy — The Last Interview between David and Jonathan....

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO FIRST SAMUEL 20 David fleeing from Naioth came to Jonathan, and acquainted him with his circumstances, and entreated his favour, 1 Samuel 20:1; which Jonathan promised, and renewed th...

  • Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    _A.M. 2942. B.C. 1062._ David complains to Jonathan, and desires his help, 1 Samuel 20:1. Jonathan promises to give him intelligence, and confirms his friendship, 1 Samuel 20:9. He finds his father i...

  • KJV Original Language Details

    1 Dauid consulteth with Ionathan for his safetie. 11 Ionathan and Dauid renew their couenant by oath. 18 Ionathans token to Dauid. 24 Saul missing Dauid, seeketh to kill Ionathan. 35 Ionathan loui...

  • Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

    C). JONATHAN ACTS ON DAVID'S BEHALF IN ORDER TO PROTECT HIM FROM SAUL BUT THEY FINALLY HAVE TO SAY FAREWELL (1 SAMUEL 20:1). In this subsection Jonathan at first refuses to believe David when he claim...

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