1 Samuel 13:20

“But all the Israelites went down to the Philistines, to sharpen every man his share, and his coulter, and his axe, and his mattock.”

My Notes

Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

But all the Israelites went down to the Philistines,.... Were obliged to go into Palestine, into some one or other of…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–18701 Samuel 13:20-21

The best rendering of the passage is perhaps as follows: “But all the Israelites went down to the Philistines to sharpen…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

But all the Israelites went down to the Philistines - We find from this that they did not grant them as much as Porsenna…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 13:15-23

Here, 1. Samuel departs in displeasure. Saul has set up for himself, and now he is left to himself: Samuel gat him from…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

to sharpen The word signifies "to sharpen by forging."

his share, &c. The agricultural implements mentioned cannot be…