Matthew Poole and continuators on 1 Samuel 18:6

6 And it came to pass, as they came, when David was returned from the slaughter of the Philistine , that the women came out of all cities of Israel , singing, and dancing , to meet king Saul, with tabrets, with joy, and with instruments of musick.

Either, First, From some eminent Victory obtained by him against the Philistines, though not particularly related, wherein also Saul might be present and concerned. Or rather, Secondly, From the slaughter of Goliah, and the other Philistines with him. Against this it is Objected, That this Song was Sung either after David was advanced and employed, as is related v. 5▪ and therefore not immediately after that great Victory; or, before he was so advanced; and then it would have raised Saul's jealousie and envy, a[illegible: 1+ letters] consequently hindered David's advancement. But it may be [illegible: 1 word], That this Song, though placed afterwards, was [illegible: 1+ letters]ung before David's advancement, related v. 5. And that this did not [illegible: 1+ letters] der David's preferment, must be ascribed, partly, to [illegible: 1 word] [illegible: 1+ letters] licy, who, though he had an eye upon David, and [illegible: 1 word] to crush him upon a fit occasion; yet saw it necessary [illegible: 1 word] [illegible: 1 word] own Reputation, and the encouragement of other [illegible: 1 word] [illegible: 1+ letters] lour, and for the satisfaction of Ionathan's passionate [illegible: 1 word] ▪ and the just and general expectation of the whole Army and People, to give him some considerable preferment for the present; and principally, to Gods Providence over-ruling Saul, against his own inclination, and his mistaken inte[illegible: 1+ letters]t.

i. e. Out of all the Neighbouring Cities, by or throu[illegible: 1+ letters] which the Victorious Army Marched.

According to the custom of those times and places; Of which [illegible: 1 word] [illegible: 1 word] ▪ [illegible: 1 word] [illegible: 1 word], Iudg. 11. 34.

Marginal references: Or, Phili [illegible: 1+ letters]ines.; Heb. three [illegible: 1+ letters]ringed instruments.