AFTER THE YEAR WAS EXPIRED] RV 'at the return of the year,' i.e. in the spring. WHEN KINGS GO FORTH _to battle_] In ancient times hostilities ceased during the winter and began again in the spring. DAVID TARRIED STILL AT JERUSALEM] He was not required to be present during the lengthy operations of t... [ Continue Reading ]
DAVID AND BATHSHEBA This narrative is of the greatest value. It shows the faithfulness and the high morality of the historian, who relates, without a single attempt at palliation, this scandalous chapter in the great king's history. Further, the position of the prophet, even in these early days, as... [ Continue Reading ]
DAVID AROSE FROM OFF HIS BED] He had been resting during the heat of the day. 6F. The subterfuges to which the sinner is compelled to stoop are described in pitiless detail.... [ Continue Reading ]
A MESS _of meat_ FROM THE KING] This was regarded as a special mark of distinction. Cp. Genesis 43:34; 1 Samuel 9:23.... [ Continue Reading ]
It would seem that Uriah's suspicions had been aroused.... [ Continue Reading ]
THE ARK] This accidental mention of the ark suggests that it was no unusual occurrence for it to be taken to the field of battle.... [ Continue Reading ]
The only resource left was murder.... [ Continue Reading ]
WHO SMOTE ABIMELECH?] see Judges 9:53.... [ Continue Reading ]
WE WERE UPON THEM] i.e. we opposed them.... [ Continue Reading ]