1 Samuel 20:5
“And David said unto Jonathan, Behold, to morrow is the new moon, and I should not fail to sit with the king at meat: but let me go, that I may hide myself in the field unto the third day at even.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And David said unto Jonathan,.... Moved that the following method might be taken as a trial of the disposition of Saul's…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The new moon, or beginning of each month, was celebrated with especial sacrifices and blowing of trumpets (marginal…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
To-morrow is the new moon - The months of the Hebrews were lunar months, and they reckoned from new moon to new moon.…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 20:1-8
Here, I. David makes a representation to Jonathan of his present troubles. While Saul lay bound by his trance at Naioth…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
the new moon The New Moon or first day of the lunar month was celebrated with special sacrifices and blowing of…
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