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a man's uncle = a relative
him i.e. the corpse burneth. See note on Amo_4:10. Here, and 1Sa_31:12 are the only two places where burning corpses is mentioned, &c. Both are exceptional cases, but it was the common practice of the Horites (Gen_14:6; Deu_2:12, Deu_2:22) whose remains were found in the excavations at Gezer. See note on 1Ki_9:15-17.
bones; i.e. one reduced to a mere skeleton. Compare Job_7:15; Job_19:20.
him that is, &c. i.e. the survivor.
by the sides of = in the midst of, or hinder part.
any: i.e. any alive or dead.
make mention of = call upon, or invoke. Compare Isa_26:13; Isa_49:1; Isa_62:6.