2 Samuel 1:4

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 1:1-10

Here is, I. David settling again in Ziklag, his own city, after he had rescued his family and friends out of the hands of the Amalekites (2 Sam. 1:1): He abode in Ziklag. Thence he was now sending presents to his friends (1 Sam. 30:26), and there he was ready to receive those that came into his interests; not men in distress and debt, as his first followers were, but persons of quality in their country, mighty men, men of war, and captains of thousands (as we find, 1 Chron. 12:1, 8, 20); such... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 1:4

And David said unto him, how went the matter? I pray thee, tell me ,.... That is, how went the battle? on which side the victory? and he answered, that the people are fled from the battle ; meaning the people of Israel, they had given way, and turned their backs upon their enemies, and were fled: and many of the people also are fallen and dead ; fell by the sword in the pursuit of them, and were not only wounded, but were slain, and these great numbers of them: and Saul and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 1:1-10

The facts of this section may be stated thus: 1 . David having retired to Ziklag during the conflict between Israel and the Philistines, a messenger from the seat of war comes to pay him homage. 2 . David, being as yet in ignorance of the event on Gilboa, and being impressed by the signs of mourning on the stranger, is prompted to ask whence he came. 3 . Eager to ascertain further information, he learns from the Amalekite, not only that Saul and Jonathan were dead, but that,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 1:2-10

( ZIKLAG .) Selfish craft. Beyond the assertion of the Amalekite that Israel was defeated and Saul and Jonathan were dead, of which the diadem and bracelet afforded proof, it is uncertain how far his story was true. His statement concerning his own conduct cannot be satisfactorily reconciled with that of 1 Samuel 31:1-13 .; and, although credited by David, it was probably a fabrication, his motive therein being the desire of reward, as David himself clearly perceived ( 2 Samuel... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 1:1-27

1:1-4:12 CIVIL WAR AFTER SAUL’S DEATHMourning for Saul and Jonathan (1:1-27)David learnt of Saul’s death from one of Saul’s own men, an Amalekite who had become a citizen of Israel (1:1-4; see v. 13). The man clearly thought that by adding a few details to the story and by bringing Saul’s crown to David, he could win David’s favour (5-10; cf. 4:10).As long as Saul lived, David had regarded him as the Lord’s anointed king and had consistently refused to harm him (cf. 1 Samuel 24:6; 1 Samuel... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Samuel 1:4

he answered . He thought he brought news which would be welcomed. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Samuel 1:1-5

A. The Beginning of David’s Kingdom 1:1-3:5The present section begins with Yahweh’s destruction of Saul’s line and ends with a summary of David’s fecundity. In the middle we find the record of David’s anointing as king over Judah (2 Samuel 2:1-7). In 2 Samuel 1:1 to 2 Samuel 3:5 we see the Israelites turning to David as their king. They saw David as their source of deliverance and blessing. Furthermore, David’s supporters were overcoming those of Saul. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Samuel 1:1-16

An Amalekite’s account of Saul and Jonathan’s deaths 1:1-16The young Amalekite must have been a mercenary soldier who had joined Saul’s army. It seems more likely that this man’s account of Saul’s death was not accurate, rather than that he had had some hand in killing Saul, in view of 1 Samuel 31:1-6 and 1 Chronicles 10. [Note: See Robert P. Gordon, I & II Samuel: A Commentary, pp. 208-9; and Bill T. Arnold, "The Amalekite’s Report of Saul’s Death: Political Intrigue or Incompatible... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Samuel 1:1-27

1. David’s discovery of Saul and Jonathan’s deaths ch. 11 Samuel 31 and 2 Samuel 1 record the transition that took place in the royal leadership of Israel. 1 Samuel 31 contains the factual account of Saul’s death. One writer saw no reason why both accounts could not be true. [Note: See Leon Wood, Israel’s United Monarchy, p. 168] read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 1:1-27

The Lament of David over Saul and Jonathan1. There is no break between the two books of Samuel; they really form one continuous narrative. This v. is a continuation of 1 Samuel 30, which describes David’s successful attack upon Ziklag. He had not heard of the events narrated in 1 Samuel 31.2. With his clothes rent, etc.] In 1 Samuel 4:12, which describes the arrival of the messenger at Shiloh with tidings of the capture of the ark, these were the same indications that he was the bearer of evil... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 1:1-10

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 1:4

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 1:1-10

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 1:2-10

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 1:1-27

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Samuel 1:4

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Samuel 1:1-5

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Samuel 1:1-16

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Samuel 1:1-27

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 1:1-27

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