1 Samuel 19:16

“And when the messengers were come in, behold, there was an image in the bed, with a pillow of goats' hair for his bolster.”

My Notes

Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And when the messengers were come in,.... To David's house, and into the room where he was supposed to lie:

behold,…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 19:11-17

Here is, I. Saul's further design of mischief to David. When David had escaped the javelin, supposing he went straight…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

There was an image, &c. The teraphim was in the bed, and the quilt of goat's hair at its head.

17 He said unto me, &c.…