Bible Commentaries
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes
1 Samuel 19
what I see, &c. = " I shall see what [he replies] and shall tell thee". Figure of speech Ellipsis. App-6.
Saul sought. Note the nine attempts on David's life; three personally by Saul, and six by his messengers (nine being the number of judgment, App-10). See note on 1 Samuel 18:11, and App-23and App-25.
even to, or, even [to pin him] to.
company. Compare 1 Samuel 10:5. 2 Kings 2:3-5; 2 Kings 5:22. College for instruction of prophets, priests having failed in their duty as teachers. Deuteronomy 17:11; Deuteronomy 33:10.
appointed over. Samuel the head here. Elisha in 2 Kings 2:15.
God. Hebrew. Elohim. App-4.
clothes: i.e. his robes, or armour, or both.
naked. Compare 1 Samuel 18:4, i.e. stripped of outer garments.
Is Saul . . . ? Figure of speech Parcemia. App-6.
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