Josephus says (z) he cut off their heads, and brought them to him, and he makes the number to be six hundred; neither are according to the text, but to make his history more agreeable to the Gentiles, see 1 Samuel 18:21; an Arabic writer (a) makes mention of a people, that cut off the genital parts of men, and gave them to their wives for their dowry: and they gave them in full tale to the king; the messengers David sent in with them, even the full tale of two hundred, which were as many more as were demanded: that he might be the king's son in law; being now as desirous of it as the king was: and Saul gave him Michal his daughter to wife; which he could not in honour refuse to do, seeing he had performed the condition he had required. "It covers a great deal of time. 26 And when his seruants told Dauid these wordes, it pleased Dauid well to be the kings sonne in lawe: and the dayes were not expired. ◄1 Samuel 18:27 ► Wherefore David arose and went, he and his men, and slew of the Philistines two hundred men; and David brought their foreskins, and they gave them in full tale to the king, that he might be the king's son in law. "The allusion here is not to the combat with Goliath but to one of the expeditions mentioned in 1 Samuel 18:5. (z) Antiqu. THE LOVING FRIENDSHIP OF JONATHAN AND DAVID, "When he had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. Clarke's 1-samuel 18:27 Bible Commentary Slew - two hundred men - The Septuagint has only one hundred men. Saul, of course, knew this; and this was precisely the part of the arrangement which Saul relied upon to accomplish the murder of David by the hand of the Philistines. 1 Samuel 18:27 Context 24And the servants of Saul told him, saying, On this manner spake David. Saul had his spear in his hand; and Saul cast the spear, for he thought, "I will pin David to the wall." "The Hebrew word here suggests the idea of a trigger of a trap with bait laid upon it. Jonathan's action here in bestowing his royal robe and his armor upon David was a symbolical act that indicated Jonathan no longer had any hope or desire of succeeding his father to the throne. The occasion was celebrated by some kind of a grand parade, which is recorded in the next verses. The delivery of a hundred such things would have been possible only by first killing a hundred Philistines. 2. l. 1. c. 19. The Philistines were an uncircumcised people; and "the foreskin" was the part of the body cut off in the ceremony of circumcision. ", "That she may be a snare for him" (1 Samuel 18:21). "And David went out and was successful wherever Saul sent him; so that Saul set him over the men of war. Colossians 130. This past year, I found myself doing things I never dreamed I would be doing. To report dead links, typos, or html errors or suggestions about making these resources more useful use the convenient, "When David returned from the slaying of the Philistine", "David was playing the lyre, as he did day by day", "Let the hand of the Philistines be upon him", "Therefore Saul said to David a second time", "The king desires no marriage present except a hundred foreskins of the Philistines", David ... killed two hundred Philistines ... and brought their foreskins ... in full number to the king". "Before the time expired" (1 Samuel 18:26). Then David brought their foreskins, and they gave them in full number to the king, that he might become the king's son-in-law. But when Saul saw and knew that the Lord was with David, and that all Israel loved him, Saul was still more afraid of David. That he began to despair of his deliverance (1 Samuel 27:1). Certainly, there must have been some good reason for Saul's not honoring a promise that was known to the whole kingdom, namely, that the victor over Goliath would receive the king's daughter in marriage. And Saul gave him Michal his daugh... Read verse in King James Version The two passages cited here harmonize perfectly. - The pretext under which Saul broke his promise is not given, but it appears to have been, at any rate in part, that Merab had no love to David. This may be inferred from 1 Samuel 18:17, 1 Samuel 18:18, compared with 1 Samuel 18:20. ... 1Sa 18:27. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the Jews. l. 6. c. 10. sect. 1 Samuel 18:27 27 Wherefore David arose and went, he and l his men, and slew of the Philistines two hundred men; and m David brought their foreskins, and they gave them in full tale to the king, that he might be the king’s son in law. "[7], The significance of this marriage to Saul's daughter lies in the fact that, "As Saul's son-in-law, David was in an advantageous position to receive the throne at Saul's death, or at some later time. Saul probably guessed, at this point of time, that David would be his successor. "Thus and so did David speak." The ASV margin here notes that the plural "Philistines" is an alternate rendition, and we believe that to be correct. "[2] Also, the events of 1 Samuel 18:1-4 probably took place at the end of this period of time, and not prior to it. Not even the enthusiastic women could have referred to the victory over one man as his slaying his "ten thousands." We do not know why Saul failed to honor his promise of giving David his daughter Merab. "And Saul eyed David from that day on" (1 Samuel 18:9). 1:1-8:22 Of Samuel’s resignation of the government and Saul’s advancement and mal-administration, 1 Sam. 1 Samuel 18 - After David had finished talking with Saul, Jonathan became one in spirit with David, and he loved him as himself. Read 1 Samuel 1 commentary using Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Complete). 1 Samuel 30 – David in Victory Again A. David’s distress. Then Jonathan made a covenant with David, because he loved him as his own soul. And Saul gave him Michal his daughter to wife. It only designates "the price" of the betrothal, which had been set by Saul and which was exactly what is related in this chapter. 1 Samuel 18:27 Context. This verse has no chronological connection whatever with the verses preceding or following it. 25 And Saul said, Thus shall yee say to Dauid, The King desireth not any dowrie, but an hundred foreskinnes of the Philistines, to be auenged of the kings enemies. Why David arose and went, he and his men, and slew of the Philistines two hundred men; and David brought their foreskins, and they gave them in full tale to the king, that he might be the king's son in law. As Keil pointed out, the material in this chapter is not arranged in any chronological order. "As they were coming home, when David returned from slaying the Philistine, the women came out of all the cities of Israel, singing and dancing, to meet King Saul, with timbrels, with songs of joy, and with instruments of music. 1 Samuel 18:27 King James Version (KJV) 27 Wherefore David arose and went, he and his men, and slew of the Philistines two hundred men; and David brought their foreskins, and they gave them in full tale to the king, that he might be the king's son in law. 2. If it was the latter, David did not bother to reply; he had already been frustrated by Saul's false promises. Saul thought, Let me give her to him, that she may be a snare for him, and that the hand of the Philistines may be against him." Both that evening and early the next morning, Samuel communed with Saul upon the flat roof of the house. 1 Samuel 18:28 David rose up and went, he and his men, and struck down two hundred men among the Philistines. Now Saul thought to make David fall by the hand of the Philistines. The Bible records the tragic story of the unhappy death of the sons of Merab and Adriel in 2 Samuel 21:8. Notice that there is no war in progress at this point, giving strong support to the understanding that the preceding celebration that aroused Saul's jealousy came at the termination of an important phase of the Philistine war. They counted out the full number to the king so that David might become the king’s son-in-law. But Saul thought to make Dauid fal by the hand of the Philistines. 2 From that day on Saul kept David with him and wouldn’t let him return home. "It seems that Saul held this weapon in his hand as a scepter, according to an ancient custom. At any rate, Merab was given to Adriel instead of to David. This means that from that day forward, Saul's jealous envy and hatred of David would never be diminished. General Search for '1 Samuel 18:27' within 'New American Standard Version' on StudyLight.org "Saul set him over the men of war." Then Saul gave him his daughter Michal in marriage. This writer must confess that one of the most incredible discoveries of a whole lifetime of Bible study is the unjustifiable and even dishonest allegations of critical scholars against the Word of God. SAUL'S JEALOUSY AROUSED BY THE SONG OF THE WOMEN. "And on the morrow an evil spirit from God rushed upon Saul, and he raved within his house, while David was playing the lyre, as he did day by day. par. It is quite evident here that Jonathan had lost all respect for his father; and he had also doubtless come to appreciate the fact that Saul was no longer fit to be the king of Israel. 1 Samuel 18 He preached in the same church as C. H. Spurgeon over one hundred years earlier. And when it was the day, and Elkanah slaughtered (peace offerings), and he would give to Peninnah … One cannot help wondering what emotion must have swept over Saul when he received the filthy garbage which was, in a sense, his sale price for the precious Michal. "And made him commander of a thousand" (1 Samuel 18:13). And the servants of Saul told him. King James Version (KJV) I found myself at the grocery store, buying things of which I had hardly even he… We are well aware that some very able commentators take this paragraph as a record of what happened immediately after David slew Goliath; but it appears to this writer that there are substantial objections to that viewpoint. 3 And Jonathan made a solemn pact with David, because he loved him as he loved himself. 3 But David’s men said to him, “Here in Judah we are afraid. "Saul raved within his house." And Saul gave him Michal his daughter to wife. For Saul thought, "Let not my hand be upon him, but let the hand of the Philistines be upon him." David Saves Keilah. 1 Samuel 18:27 New International Version (NIV) 27 David took his men with him and went out and killed two hundred Philistines and brought back their foreskins. David, unable to provide a proper gift to Saul for Merab, would have another opportunity to become the king's son-in-law; and the cunning and crafty Saul must have thought, "This time, I'll get him killed for sure." Saul's promotion of David in the army and the assignment of military campaigns to him was done, so Saul hoped, that it might result in David's being killed in battle. 1 Samuel 18:27-29 King James Version (KJV). 2 Samuel 3:14 does not deny that David killed two hundred Philistines. This first book gives us a full account of Eli’s fall and Samuel’s rise and good government, 1 Sam. His Majesty resolved to do everything in his power to prevent that from happening. At any rate, Saul employed his servants in an effort to persuade David to marry his daughter. 3. Jonathan's soul being knit with David's was mentioned first, and out of sequence, because the sacred author wished to emphasize it. Instead, David's many successful military missions led to his increasing popularity with all the people. SAUL HOPED TO SEE THAT DAVID WAS KILLED IN BATTLE, "Then Saul said to David, "Here is my elder daughter Merab; I will give her to you as a wife; only be valiant for me and fight the Lord's battles." That he deserted his own country, and went to dwell in the land of the Philistines (1 Samuel 27:1, 1 Samuel 27:5-7). Therefore Saul said to David a second time, "You shall now be my son-in-law." 25And Saul said, Thus shall ye say to David, The king desireth not any dowry, but an hundred foreskins of the Philistines, to be avenged of the king's enemies. The most likely occurrence of this celebration was at the end of the whole military campaign, the temporary end of the war. "The princes of the Philistines." If so, Saul's scheme to get David killed could have been tied to that very thing; and Saul promptly took advantage of it. This was the number which Saul had required (1 Samuel 18:25), and David acted rightly in not boasting that he had really given twice as many (1 Samuel 18:27). Wherefore David arose and went, he and his men, and slew of the Philistines two hundred men; and David brought their foreskins, and, Keil and Delitzsch Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament. The health of our neighbor of many years was rapidly declining. Of course, his popularity was greatly increased. Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary 9:18-27 Samuel, that good prophet, was so far from envying Saul, or bearing him any ill-will, that he was the first and most forward to do him honour. So Saul removed him from his presence, and made him a commander of a thousand; and he went out and came in before the people. That `evil spirit' that came upon Saul bore a remarkable resemblance to paranoid insanity; but it was nevertheless a punishment inflicted by God Himself upon the wicked Saul. And Saul commanded his servants, "Speak to David in private and say, "Behold, the king has delight in you, and all his servants love you; now then become the king's son-in-law." "Saul had his spear in his hand" (1 Samuel 18:10). 2 Samuel 3:14 And Saul gave him Michal his daughter for a wife. 23 When David was told, “Look, the Philistines are fighting against Keilah and are looting the threshing floors,” 2 he inquired of the Lord, saying, “Shall I go and attack these Philistines?” The Lord answered him, “Go, attack the Philistines and save Keilah.”. No detailed history of events mentioned is given. And David said to Saul, "Who am I, and who are my kinsfolk, my father's family in Israel, that I should be son-in-law to the king"? Before the time had expired, David arose and went, along with his men, and killed two hundred of the Philistines; and David brought their foreskins, which were given in full number to the king, that he might become the king's son-in-law. Also, David in those excursions against the enemy learned many valuable lessons that better equipped him for the long struggle against Saul and his later duties as king. So Saul was David's enemy continually.". The women would not have described the slaughter of one champion as the slaying of ten thousand, nor would there have been any contrast between David's act and the military enterprises of Saul. "Let the hand of the Philistines be upon him" (1 Samuel 18:17). Then Saul said, "Thus shall you say to David, `The king desires no marriage present except a hundred foreskins of the Philistines, that he may be avenged of the king's enemies.'" (1 Samuel 18:10). David might well have thought that the attempt of Saul to kill him was merely due to a temporary fit of madness, otherwise, he would hardly have exposed himself a second time to Saul's murderous actions. Just as the efforts of Pharaoh to destroy Israel led directly to the placement of Moses within the inner circle of the family of Pharaoh, bouncing Moses, as it were, out of the Nile river into the lap of the princess, in a similar manner, Saul's repeated efforts to get rid of his rival David resulted in David's marriage to Saul's daughter! 1 Samuel 18:30. That he imposed upon Achish with an equivocation, if not a lie, concerning his expedition (1 Samuel … This apparently refers to some subordinate position to that of Abner, the general of all Saul's armies. 1 Samuel 18:27 KJ21 Therefore David arose and went, he and his men, and slew of the Philistines two hundred men; and David brought their foreskins, and they gave them in full measure to the king, that he might be the king’s son-in-law. "And Saul took him that day, and would let him go no more home to his father's house." "When David returned from the slaying of the Philistine" (1 Samuel 18:6). David's explanation that he was not able to give the king a marriage present may also explain what prevented his marriage to Merab. As he had paid her father the stipulated price, Michal, by Oriental law, was David's property. Yet most people today have never heard of John Gill. And Saul took him that day, and would not let him return to his father's house. 3. 1 Samuel 18:27 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] 1 Samuel 18:27, NIV: "David took his men with him and went out and killed two hundred Philistines and brought back their foreskins.They counted out the full number to the king so that David might become the king's son-in-law. David ... killed two hundred Philistines ... and brought their foreskins ... in full number to the king" (1 Samuel 18:27). We would look out the window one moment and see her sitting in her chair at the kitchen table. This indicates that Saul, at the last minute, had changed the proposition by placing a deadline upon it, requiring that it be done in a specified length of time, thus increasing the danger to David, and increasing the possibility that David might be tempted into doing something rash. 18:27. It might have been because David (as he did later in regard to the dowry for Michal) indicated that he was unable to provide a suitable dowry. 1 Samuel 18:27 Wherefore David arose and went, he and his men, and slew of the Philistines two hundred men; and David brought their foreskins, and they gave them in full tale to the king, that he might be the king's son in law. And Saul gave him Michal his daughter to wife. And Saul gave him his daughter for a wife. Hierozoic. 18 After David had finished talking with Saul, Jonathan(A)became one in spirit with David, and he loved(B)him as himself. 27 Wherefore David arose and went, he and his men, and slew of the Philistines two hundred men; and David brought their foreskins, and they gave them in full tale to the king, that he might be the king's son in law. And Saul gave him Michal his daughter to wife. 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