Matthew Poole Commentary - 2 Samuel 1:20 - 1:20

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Matthew Poole Commentary - 2 Samuel 1:20 - 1:20


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Tell it not in Gath: this is not a precept, but a poetical wish; whereby he doth not so much desire that this might not be done, which he knew to be vain and impossible; as express his great sorrow because it was and would be done, to the great dishonour of God and of his people. He mentions



the daughters of the Philistines, because it was the custom of women in those times and places to celebrate those victories which their men obtained, with triumphant songs and dances; as Exo 15 Jud 11:34 1Sa_18:6.