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Bibliographical Information
Bullinger, Ethelbert William. "Commentary on 1 Samuel 24". "Bullinger's Companion bible Notes". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bul/1-samuel-24.html. 1909-1922.
Bullinger, Ethelbert William. "Commentary on 1 Samuel 24". "Bullinger's Companion bible Notes". https://www.studylight.org/
Whole Bible (41)Old Testament (1)Individual Books (2)
Verse 1
Behold . Figure of speech Asterismos. App-6 .
Verse 2
men . Hebrew. 'ish. App-14 .
his men . Hebrew 'enosh. App-14 .
Verse 3
to cover his feet . Figure of speech Euphemism. App-6 . Figure of speech Metonymy (of Adjunct), App-6 :. to stoop, and so cause feet to be covered by the robe.
Verse 4
men . Hebrew. 'enosh. App-14 .
the LORD . Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4 . as = according as.
unto thee = in thine eyes.
skirt = corner, or wing.
Verse 5
Saul's skirt = the lappet of Saul's robe.
Verse 6
master . Hebrew. 'Adoni, my lord. App-4 .
Verse 9
men's . Hebrew. 'adam. App-14 . evil. Hebrew. ra`a`. App-44 . transgression. Hebrew. pasha`. App-44 . sinned. Hebrew. chata'. App-44 . soul. Hebrew. nephesh. App-13 .
Verse 13
Wickedness = lawlessness. Hebrew. reed'. See App-44 . Compare "evil", 1 Samuel 24:11 .
proceedeth . Figure of speech Paroemia.
Verse 14
a dead dog , &c. Figure of speech Meiosis. App-6 . flea. Hebrew a single flea.
Verse 15
deliver = judge, or justly deliver.
Verse 19
if . . . ? Figure of speech Erotesis. App-6 . man. Hebrew. 'ish. App-14 .
Verse 20
behold . Figure of speech Asterismos. App-6 .
Verse 22
hold = stronghold.