John Gill's Bible Commentary Ver. 1. Now it came to pass after the death of Saul , etc.] The third day after, as appears from the next verse: when David was returned from the slaughter of the Amalekites ; as related in ( 1 Samuel 30:17); and David had abode two days in Ziklag ; which, though fired by the Amalekites, was not utterly consumed, but there was still some convenience for the lodging of David and his men; within this time he sent his presents to several places in the tribe of Judah, of which mention is made in the chapter before quoted, and at the same time it was that so many mighty men came to him from several tribes spoken of in ( <131201> Chronicles 12:1-40).
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 1-10 - The blow which opened David's way to the throne was given about the time he had been sorely distressed. Those who commit their concerns to the Lord, will quietly abide his will. It shows that he desired no Saul's death, and he was not impatient to come to the throne.
Original Hebrew ויהי1961 אחרי310 מות4191 שׁאול7586 ודוד1732 שׁב7725 מהכות5221 את853 העמלק6002 וישׁב3427 דוד1732 בצקלג6860 ימים3117 שׁנים׃8147
