2 Samuel 1:20

Gath … Askelon. By thus localizing the triumph, and bringing before the mind the thought of multitudes in these well-known places rejoicing with dance and song over the news of their victory, a more affecting picture is produced by the contrast with Israel's distress than could have been effected by mere generalizations. Probably, too, there was present in David's mind the remembrance of scenes which he had witnessed in these towns. In course of time, "Tell it not in Gath" became a proverb ( Micah 1:10 ). The daughters. It is the custom in the East for the women to celebrate the prowess of the nation's warriors ( Exodus 15:20 ; 1 Samuel 18:6 ; Psalms 68:11 Revised Version). Uncircumcised . For some unknown reason, this word is used as a term of reproach, especially of the Philistines ( 1 Samuel 14:6 ; 1 Samuel 17:26 ).