- Bible
- 1 Samuel
- Chapter 18
- Verse 26
1 Samuel 18:26
“And when his servants told David these words, it pleased David well to be the king's son in law: and the days were not expired.”
My Notes
Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Saul saw and knew that the Lord was with David,.... This he perceived by the favour he gave him among men, by…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The days were not expired - David was so rapid in his attack upon the Philistines that he was able to bring the required…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 18:12-30
Saul had now, in effect, proclaimed war with David. He began in open hostility when he threw the javelin at him. Now we…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
the days were not expired Apparently referring to some time which had been fixed for David to accept or decline the…