1 Samuel 18:1-30

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 18:12-30

12-30 For a long time David was kept in continual apprehension of falling by the hand of Saul, yet he persevered in meek and respectful behaviour towards his persecutor. How uncommon is such prudence and discretion, especially under insults and provocations! Let us inquire if we imitate this part of the exemplary character before us. Are we behaving wisely in all our ways? Is there no sinful omission, no rashness of spirit, nothing wrong in our conduct? Opposition and perverseness in others,... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - 1 Samuel 18:1-16

Saul's Regard Changes to Hatred v. 1. And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking unto Saul, when David had given the king the information which he desired concerning his family, that the soul of Jonathan, the heroic son of Saul, was knit with the soul of David, chained to his in a firm and inseparable union, bound by the band of love; and Jonathan loved him as his own soul, with a total absence of selfishness, in an ideal friendship. v. 2. And Saul took him that day, and... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - 1 Samuel 18:17-30

Saul Plans to have David Removed v. 17. And Saul said to David, Behold my elder daughter Merab, her will I give thee to wife, in fufilling the promise which was well known to all the soldiers of the army, 1 Samuel 17:25; only be thou valiant for me, distinguished for courage, and fight the Lord's battles. This was not a condition, but an obligation laid upon David, Saul taking this opportunity to impress the younger man with his zeal for the people of God and with the necessity of thwarting... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - 1 Samuel 18:1-30

2. David’s Friendship with Jonathan. He is made General of the Army1 Samuel 18:1-51And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking unto Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his 2own soul. And Saul took him that day, and would let him no more go home 3[would not let him return] to his father’s house. Then [And] Jonathan and David 4made a covenant, because Hebrews 1:0 loved him as his own soul. And Jonathan stripped himself of the... read more

Alexander MacLaren

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - 1 Samuel 18:5-16

1 Samuel A SOUL’S TRAGEDY 1Sa_18:5 - 1Sa_18:16 . 1Sa_18:5 anticipates 1Sa_18:13 - 1Sa_18:16 . It is the last verse of a section which interrupts the even flow of the story, and which is absent from the Septuagint. 1Sa_18:6 follows immediately on 1Sa_17:54 in that version. Taking that verse as our starting-point, we have three stages in Saul’s growing hatred and awe of the young champion, and of David’s growing influence and reputation. It is deeply tragic to watch the gradual darkening of... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - 1 Samuel 18:1-9

a Loyal Friend and a Jealous Enemy 1 Samuel 17:55-58 ; 1 Samuel 18:1-9 These verses make very good reading. They present the one ray of light in a story which, from this point on, becomes more and more somber. David’s bearing in the hour of victory was so modest and unaffected that Jonathan’s heart leaped out to greet him as a kindred soul; while his advances awoke in David a love almost womanly in its tenderness. When we see Jonathan arraying his newfound friend in his own raiment, we are... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - 1 Samuel 18:10-21

Protected from Dastardly Assaults 1 Samuel 18:10-21 The Lord was evidently with David. Mark how the sacred chronicle keeps this fact in view, 1 Samuel 18:12 ; 1 Samuel 18:14 ; 1 Samuel 18:28 . And David behaved himself wisely, 1 Samuel 18:5 ; 1 Samuel 18:14-15 ; 1 Samuel 18:30 . How judicious it would have been for Saul to bind David to himself! Instead of this he cherished his mad passion until it broke out in irresistible fury. Oh, beware of jealousy! It opens the soul’s door to the... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - 1 Samuel 18:22-30

Prospered in spite of Plots 1 Samuel 18:22-30 The affection of Michal for the young warrior suggested a way of luring David into personal conflict with the Philistines. Saul’s secret hope was that he might fall a victim to their prowess. David at first took no notice of the royal proposals, because the king had already failed to keep his word; but when the courtiers explained the terms, David accepted the challenge. Saul was playing his game with great adroitness. On the one hand, his... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - 1 Samuel 18:1-30

Here, in the account of Jonathan and David, begins one of the most perfect stories of love and friendship in the world. The story is all the more beautiful because of its dark background. Love is in itself essentially beautiful, but its richest colors appear only in shadow and difficulty. In the account of the beginning of this friendship, it would seem that Jonathan's love for David came first. Indeed, it is questionable whether the story does not redound more to the credit of Jonathan than... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 18:5

A WISE YOUNG KING‘David behaved himself wisely.’ 1 Samuel 18:5; 1 Samuel 18:14-Ezra : There must be some strong reason for the fourfold repetition of this phrase in so short a space. It is as though the Holy Ghost would lay very distinct stress on the Divine prudence and circumspection which must characterise the man whose life is hid in God. Let us walk with God, abiding in Him, subjecting our thoughts and plans to His, communing about all things with Him, talking over our lives with Him... read more

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