1 Samuel 31:13
“And they took their bones, and buried them under a tree at Jabesh, and fasted seven days.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And they took their bones, and buried them under a tree at Jabesh,.... For though they burned the bodies, yet so as to…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Under a tree - Rather, “Under the tamarisk,” a well-known tree at Jabesh which was standing when this narrative was…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
And fasted seven days - To testify their sincere regret for his unfortunate death, and the public calamity that had…
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
under a tree Under the tamarisk, some well-known tree at Jabesh. Chron. reads "under the terebinth," (êlah). David…
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