John Trapp Complete Commentary - 1 Samuel 31:11

John Trapp Complete Commentary - 1 Samuel 31:11 - 31:11

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John Trapp Complete Commentary - 1 Samuel 31:11 - 31:11

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31:1 - 31:1
31:2 - 31:2
31:3 - 31:3
31:4 - 31:4
31:5 - 31:5
31:6 - 31:6
31:7 - 31:7
31:8 - 31:8
31:9 - 31:9
31:10 - 31:10
31:11 - 31:11
31:12 - 31:12
31:13 - 31:13

1Sa_31:11 And when the inhabitants of Jabeshgilead heard of that which the Philistines had done to Saul;

Ver. 11. And when the inhabitants of Jabeshgilead.] Memores beneficii a Saule accepti, they remembered what a good turn Saul had once done them, {1Sa_11:11} and hence make this bold adventure, Perraro grati reperiuntur; the memory of a good turn should never wax old; hence the Graces were painted as young virgins, &c. See Alciat’s "Emblems," p. 565. Trebius the Roman, for his kindness to that people, was carried forth, when he died, on their shoulders; and put into the funeral bonfire. {a}

{a} Plin.