1 Samuel 20:25
“And the king sat upon his seat, as at other times, even upon a seat by the wall: and Jonathan arose, and Abner sat by Saul's side, and David's place was empty.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the king sat upon his seat as at other times,.... Upon the seat he usually sat on:
even upon a seat by the wall;…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The king sat upon his seat - It seems that there was one table for Saul, Jonathan, David, and Abner; Saul having the…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 20:24-34
Jonathan is here effectually convinced of that which he was so loth to believe, that his father had an implacable enmity…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
upon a seat by the wall Saul occupied the place of honour at the top or the centre of the table opposite the…