2 Samuel 1

2 Samuel 1:10

Crown that was upon his head] Likely not so worne by him in the day of battel, 1 King. XXII. 30. But carried with him, or before him, by his armour-bearer, or some others, as an Ensigne of his Kingly honour.

2 Samuel 1:18

bowe] That they might be skilful in the right use of their armes and weapons against their enemies in this time of need. Of the Bowe in warre, see ver. 22. And the Annotations on Hos. I. 5. and on Zech. X. 4.

2 Samuel 1:19

How are the mighty fallen?] Repeated, ver. 25. and 27. as the foot of this sad song and Elegie.

2 Samuel 1:20

Tell it not in Gath] This impossible not to be told there: But this shews Davids desire, if it had been possible. A Pathetical expression: not much unlike, is that, ver. 21.