1 Samuel 19

1 Samuel 19:2

IN a secret] It seemeth that he specified some certaine place in the field, neare which Saul was wont to goe, and take the ayre, that David himself might heare Jonathans speech, and Sauls answer, and provide for himselfe accordingly.

1 Samuel 19:3

What I see] If it be softly or secretly spoken, that thou canst not heare it thy selfe.

1 Samuel 19:5

In his hand] The Italian in danger] The Hebr. In the palme of his hand, as Judges, ch. 12. verse 3.

1 Samuel 19:13

Took an image] That if Sauls messengers came in, looking upon the image, they might thinke that David was in the bed, and so stay, and not goe after him, thereby giving him time to get into some place of safety.

1 Samuel 19:14

Sent] In the morning after they had watched for him all night.

1 Samuel 19:18

In Naioth] It was the place where the Schoole, or Colledge of Prophets was, neare unto Ramah, where Samuels residence was.

1 Samuel 19:20

Prophecying] Being in a divine trance, see Numb. 11. 25 Appoynted over] being the father, and instructer of them, moderating their actions, 1 Samuel 10:12 Prophecied] were taken with the same inspiration and divine rapture, which made chem forget each thought, remembrance, or will of executing their commission, 1 Samuel 10 6. 10.

1 Samuel 19:24

Clothes, His long outward garment, wearing none but his inward ones, Isaiah 20:2. Mc. 1. 8. Now Saul did all these strange acts, being in a rapture of mind.