- Bible
- 1 Samuel
- Chapter 20
- Verse 34
1 Samuel 20:34
“So Jonathan arose from the table in fierce anger, and did eat no meat the second day of the month: for he was grieved for David, because his father had done him shame.”
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Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
So Jonathan arose from the table in fierce anger,.... Resenting his father's attempt to smite him, and his resolution to…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Jonathan arose - in fierce anger - We should probably understand this rather of Jonathan's grief than of his anger, 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
had done him shame Saul had insulted and wronged David by publicly charging him with treasonable intentions (1Sa 20:20).…