2 Samuel 1
John MacArthur · Citado em PreceptAustin
2 Samuel 1
MacArthur - Chariots and horsemen were a symbol of power and strength (cf. Ex 14:9; 1Sa 8:11; 13:5; 2Sa 8:4; 1Ki 4:26; 9:19; 10:26; 1Ch 19:6; 2Ch 1:14; 9:25; 12:3; 16:8; Da 11:40). The Philistines were in pursuit of Saul with an abundant number of warriors, making Saul’s escape hopeless. It is interesting that Josephus in the Antiquities of the Jews 6.14.7 tried to combine the two stories into one account. So much for his historicity in this particular scenario!
2 Samuel 1
MacArthur - lament. David chose to have both Saul and his noble son Jonathan remembered through this lament, which would be taught to all Israel as a national war song. ESV Study Bible - As part of the historical records of David’s reign, the lament provides lasting evidence of David’s innocent ascent to the throne (cf. notes on 2Sa 1:1–27 and 2Sa 1:4). Though grievously wronged by Saul, David nonetheless chose to remember Saul in a generous way, setting an example of graciously emphasizing the good that someone has done after that person dies. The Walton - Examples of funeral laments have been found in the ancient Near Eastern literatures. Perhaps best known is Gilgamesh’s lament for his deceased friend Enkidu in tablet eight of the Gilgamesh Epic. This calls on others to share in the mourning and eulogizes the good qualities and heroic deeds of the deceased. (IVP Background Commentary-OT) Vanderwall points out, “Composed prior to 1000 B.C., the poetic lament which David chanted over Saul and Jonathan has made an impression upon those who have studied it. The lament has been described as one of the most poignant eulogies ever written. Another writes that it is one of the most eloquent expressions of sorrow in the most genuine sense recorded in ancient history.” Matthew