2 Samuel 16:1-4. David met by Ziba with a present

1. the top of the hill See note on ch. 2 Samuel 15:32.

two hundred loaves of bread, &c. Compare Abigail's present (1 Samuel 25:18). Ziba was shrewd enough to foresee the result of the rebellion, and wished to secure the king's favour.

an hundred of summer fruits Probably cakes of dried figs (so the Vulg.) or dates (so the Sept.). Cp. Amos 8:1.

a bottle of wine A skin, holding a considerable quantity.

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