1 Samuel 31:11
“And when the inhabitants of Jabeshgilead heard of that which the Philistines had done to Saul;”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the inhabitants of Jabeshgilead,.... Who lived on the other side Jordan, about eight miles from Bethshan, according…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
When the inhabitants of Jabesh-Gilead heard ... - See 1Sa 11:1-15. This is a touching and rare example of national…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
When the inhabitants of Jabesh-gilead heard - This act of the men of Jabesh-gilead was an act of gratitude due to Saul,…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 31:8-13
The scripture makes no mention of the souls of Saul and his sons, what became of them after they were dead (secret…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
the inhabitants of Jabesh-Gilead Mindful of the debt of gratitude they owed to Saul for rescuing them from Nahash (ch.…