1 Samuel 22

1 Samuel 22:1

IN distresse] Through poverty, debt, or other wants Discontented] For some injury or violence offered them, for which they could not bee righted: or by reason of some notable losse or accident.

1 Samuel 22:4

In the hold] In Mizpeh, which was a strong hold.

1 Samuel 22:6

In Ramah] Within the territories of that City, neere to Gibeah, or in some hill within Ghibeah Hi speare] Whether that were his custome, as amongst many nations, such weapons were in stead of a scepter. Or whether it was to shew that his wrath was ready to be put in execution against any one that should be found guilty.

1 Samuel 22:8

Lye in wayt] According to Sauls false suspition, and mistrust which hee had conceived of Jonathans friendship with David, by Davids returne into the Countrey; and by Jonathans absence from Court.

1 Samuel 22:9

Set over] Or was there present amongst the servants The servants] Namely, the shepheards and Herds-men. 1 Samuel, Chapter 21. verse 7.

1 Samuel 22:10

Enquired by] The Urim and Thummim.

1 Samuel 22:15

Be it farre from me] To conspire against the King, or doe any thing offensible to him.

1 Samuel 22:18

Did weare] Priests which did actually serve; for here the Ephod seemes to bee the same Garment as the Coat was: Exodus Chapter 28. verse 40. 43. See upon the first of Samuel, chap. 〈◊〉. verse 18.

1 Samuel 22:22

I knew it] The Italian, I did think it] after it was done, representing unto my selfe Doegs cruelty, and malice I have] though unadvisedly, which notwithstanding I am heartily sorry for.

1 Samuel 22:23

That seeketh] I take charge of guarding thy person, as safely as mine owne.