1 Samuel 18:7
“And the women answered one another as they played, and said, Saul hath slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the women answered one another as they played,.... They sung vocally to their instruments, and that by turns, one…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
As they played - Or danced with vocal and instrumental music (see Jdg 16:25 note).
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Saul hath slain his thousands - As it cannot literally be true that Saul had slain thousands, and David ten thousands;…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 18:6-11
Now begin David's troubles, and they not only tread on the heels of his triumphs, but take rise from them, such is the…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
answered one another The women who "played" i.e. danced and gesticulated sang in antiphonal chorus (Exo 15:21) the…
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