1 Samuel 24
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1 Samuel 24
MacArthur on relieve - This is a euphemism for having a bowel movement, as the person would crouch with his inner garment dropped to his feet. (Borrow The MacArthur Study Bible) Now David and his men were sitting in the inner recesses of the cave - This seemed to be God presenting David's adversary Saul to him on a "silver platter." SHEEPFOLD (sheepcotes) - shep'-kot, shep'-kot, shep'-fold (gedherah, mikhlah, mishpethayim, naweh; aule): Rough stone walls built at the entrances to the caves to protect the sheep from wild beasts and to serve for shelter in case of bad weather. Thomson says that there is scarcely a cave in the land but has such a cote in front of it. At night the sheep are driven into a sheepfold if they are in a district where there is danger from robbers or wild beasts. These folds are simple walled enclosures (Nu 32:16; Jdg 5:16; 2 Ch 32:28; Ps 78:70; Zeph 2:6; Jn 10:1). On the top of the wall is heaped thorny brushwood as a further safeguard. Sometimes there is a covered hut in the corner for the shepherd. Where there is no danger the sheep huddle together in the open until daylight, while the shepherd watches over them (Gen 31:39; Lk 2:8). In the winter time caves are sought after (1 Sam 24:3; Zeph 2:6). The antiquity of the use of some of the caves for this purpose is indicated by the thick deposit of potassium nitrate formed from the decomposition of the sheep dung. James A. Patch Relieve (05526)(sakak) means to cover. Gilbrant - The verb sākhakh is a well-attested Semitic root, with cognates in Akkadian (sakaku) and Arabic (sakka), both conveying the idea of "choking" or "being choked/shut up." In the OT, the term denotes both a literal and a figurative sense of covering. Sometimes the covering is for a screen, in the sense of hiding or making inaccessible, while other uses of sākhakh give the idea of protection or shelter. The literal sense of a covering for a screen appears in connection with the Ark of the Covenant in the Tabernacle: the wings of the cherubim "covered" the mercy seat where God symbolically manifested his presence (Exo. 25:20; 37:9; 1 Ki. 8:7; 1 Chr. 28:18). The king of Tyre is addressed as the "cherub who covers" (Ezek. 28:14, 16). Similarly, the veil or curtain screened the Ark from public access (Exo. 40:3, 21). Euphemistically, the word appears in the phrase "he covered his feet" to refer to the act of human excretion (Jdg. 3:24; 1 Sam. 24:3). Sākhakh also describes covering for protection or shelter. God covered the psalmist's head, shielding him in the day of battle (Ps. 140:7). Lotus plants shade Behemoth in the water, according to Job 40:22. Figurative senses also appear in the usage of sākhakh. God "covers" or "shields" himself so that at times his presence is not detected (Lam. 3:44). On other occasions, his presence is "wrapped" in the appearance of one of his characteristics, such as anger (Lam. 3:43). Those who trust the Lord find the covering He provides as a shelter (Pss. 5:11; 91:4). Job perceived, however, that God had "hedged" in his way, enclosing or restricting it so that he could not understand what was happening in his life. The sea is "enclosed," or restrained, with doors (Job 38:8). (Complete Biblical Library) Sakak - 18v - cover(2), covered(4), covering(3), covers(1), incite(1), made a covering(1), relieve*(1), relieving*(1), screen(1), screened off(1), shelter(1), spurs(1). Exod. 25:20; Exod. 37:9; Exod. 40:3; Exod. 40:21; Jdg. 3:24; 1 Sam. 24:3; 1 Ki. 8:7; 1 Chr. 28:18; Job 40:22; Ps. 5:11; Ps. 91:4; Ps. 140:7; Isa. 9:11; Isa. 19:2; Lam. 3:43; Lam. 3:44; Ezek. 28:14; Ezek. 28:16 1 Samuel 24:4 The men of David said to him, "Behold, this is the day of which the LORD said to you, 'Behold; I am about to give your enemy into your hand, and you shall do to him as it seems good to you.' " Then David arose and cut off the edge of Saul's robe secretly. LXE 1 Samuel 24:4 (Numbering in the Hebrew Bible) And the men of David said to him, Behold, this is the day of which the Lord spoke to thee, that he would deliver thine enemy into thy hands; and thou shalt do to him as it is good in thy sight. So David arose and cut off the skirt of Saul's garment secretly. KJV 1 Samuel 24:4 And the men of David said unto him, Behold the day of which the LORD said unto thee, Behold, I will deliver thine enemy into thine hand, that thou mayest do to him as it shall seem good unto thee. Then David arose, and cut off the skirt of Saul's robe privily. NET 1 Samuel 24:4 David's men said to him, "This is the day about which the LORD said to you, 'I will give your enemy into your hand, and you can do to him whatever seems appropriate to you.'" So David got up and quietly cut off an edge of Saul's robe. CSB 1 Samuel 24:4 so they said to him, "Look, this is the day the LORD told you about: 'I will hand your enemy over to you so you can do to him whatever you desire.'" Then David got up and secretly cut off the corner of Saul's robe. ESV 1 Samuel 24:4 And the men of David said to him, "Here is the day of which the LORD said to you, 'Behold, I will give your enemy into your hand, and you shall do to him as it shall seem good to you.'" Then David arose and stealthily cut off a corner of Saul's robe. NIV 1 Samuel 24:4 The men said, "This is the day the LORD spoke of when he said to you, 'I will give your enemy into your hands for you to deal with as you wish.' " Then David crept up unnoticed and cut off a corner of Saul's robe. NLT 1 Samuel 24:4 "Now's your opportunity!" David's men whispered to him. "Today the LORD is telling you, 'I will certainly put your enemy into your power, to do with as you wish.' " So David crept forward and cut off a piece of the hem of Saul's robe. NRS 1 Samuel 24:4 The men of David said to him, "Here is the day of which the LORD said to you, 'I will give your enemy into your hand, and you shall do to him as it seems good to you.'" Then David went and stealthily cut off a corner of Saul's cloak. NJB 1 Samuel 24:5 (Numbering in the Hebrew Bible) David's men said to him, 'Today is the day of which Yahweh said to you, "I shall deliver your enemy into your power; do what you like with him." ' David got up and, unobserved, cut off the border of Saul's cloak. NAB 1 Samuel 24:5 (Numbering in the Hebrew Bible) David's servants said to him, "This is the day of which the LORD said to you, 'I will deliver your enemy into your grasp; do with him as you see fit.'" So David moved up and stealthily cut off an end of Saul's mantle. YLT 1 Samuel 24:4 And the men of David say unto him, 'Lo, the day of which Jehovah said unto thee, Lo, I am giving thine enemy into thy hand, and thou hast done to him as it is good in thine eyes;' and David riseth and cutteth off the skirt of the upper robe which is on Saul -- gently. GWN 1 Samuel 24:4 David's men told him, "Today is the day the LORD referred to when he said, 'I'm going to hand your enemy over to you. You will do to him whatever you think is right.' " David quietly got up and cut off the border of Saul's robe. the men: 1Sa 26:8-11 2Sa 4:8 Job 31:31 I am about to give: 1Sa 24:10,18 23:7 26:23 1 Samuel 24 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries Related Passage: 1 Samuel 15:27 As Samuel turned to go, Saul seized the edge of his robe, and it tore. David Cuts off Corner of Saul's Robe SEEING THINGS WORLD'S WAY OR GOD'S WAY The men of David said to him, "Behold (hinneh; Lxx = idou), this is the day of which the LORD said to you, 'Behold; I am about to give your enemy into your hand, and you shall do to him as it seems good to you - Common sense can sometimes be a poor counselor in spiritual matters! David's men used "common sense." These men voice the modern mantra “If it feels good do it!" There is no record of the LORD giving the prophecy they quote. They are reasoning like fallen men reason - why show mercy to one who heretofore has shown David anything but mercy? David's men quote what they thought God was saying for they saw this providential circumstance as from God. In a sense they were correct, for God was in control of this "chance in the cave" scenario. Notice they call Saul your enemy, a term David never used of Saul (possible exception 1Sa 25:22)! But they misinterpreted why the LORD had allowed this circumstance to take place. They failed to recognize it as a "pop test" from God for their leader David, a test calculated to further refine him and make him into a godly leader and a man after God's own heart. THOUGHT - "Pop tests" come in all of lives almost every day, and yet it is so easy to forget that an Almighty, Omnipotent God has either allowed or sent the "pop tests" in order (1) to show us our hearts (cf Dt 8:2-3+) and (2) to refine us (1Pe 1:6-7+, 1Pe 4:12,13+, Jas 1:2-4+), gradually, progressively transforming us from glory to glory into the image of His Son, Jesus Christ, the greater David, the One Whose heart was in perfect synch with His Father's heart. Jesus never failed a "pop test," and one of the reasons He never failed is because He was continually filled! In other words, Jesus gave us the perfect example of the perfect Man Who was perfectly obedient, continually enabled to do so by the enabling power of God's Spirit (Lk 4:1, 14+, Acts 10:37,38+, 1Jn 2:6+, 1Co 11:1+, 1Pe 2:21+). Beloved, we possess that same Omnipotent Spirit, Who desires to enable us to pass every "pop test," that the continually grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ (2Pe 3:18+). Remember, that once the "pop test" comes, it's a bit late to check to see if you are filled with the Spirit! That's why the most effective way to pass God's "pop tests" is by obeying Paul's command to be continually filled with (controlled by) the Spirit (Eph 5:18+). For more on this critically important truth see The Holy Spirit-Walking Like Jesus Walked! and Filled with His Spirit/Richly Indwelt with His Word. Robert Vannoy on this is the day of which the LORD said to you - There is no previous record of the divine revelation here alluded to by David's men. Perhaps this was their own interpretation of the anointing of David to replace Saul (see 1Sa 16:13-14), or of assurances given to David that he would survive Saul's vendetta against him and ultimately become king (see 1Sa 20:14-15; 23:17). If the alternative given in the NIV text note is taken (TEXT NOTE = "Today the Lord is saying"), the reference would not be to a verbal communication from the Lord but to the providential nature of the incident itself, which David's men understood as a revelation from God that David should not ignore. (Borrow NIV Study Bible) Matthew
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MacArthur - David was able to cut off a piece of Saul's robe undetected. However, touching Saul's clothing was tantamount to touching his person, and David's conscience troubled him on this account. (Borrow The MacArthur Study Bible) Apple - A Sensitive Conscience Always Provides an Extra Dose of Restraint. The slippery path downward must be checked at the very beginning while you can still retrace your steps. J.
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MacArthur notes that "By solemn oath, David agreed to preserve Saul's family and family name. While most of Saul's family was later slain (2Sa 21:8, 9), this pledge was fulfilled in the life of Mephibosheth (see 2Sa 21:7) (Borrow The MacArthur Study Bible) Matthew