And Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that was upon him, and gave it to David, and his garments, even to his sword, and to his bow, and to his girdle.
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Gill's Exposition
And Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that was upon him,.... As a token of his hearty love and true friendship, and that David might appear at court not in the habit of a shepherd, but in that of…
Adam Clarke
Jonathan stripped himself - Presents of clothes or rich robes, in token of respect and friendship, are frequent in the East. And how frequently arms and clothing were presented by warriors to each…
David was anointed to the crown to take it out of Saul's hand, and over Jonathan's head, and yet here we find,
I. That Saul, who was now in possession of the crown, reposed a confidence in him, God so…
Cambridge Bible
Jonathan stript himself, &c. Jonathan gave David (1) his mĕîlor long outer robe for ordinary wear (see on 1Sa 2:19); (2) his military dress (1Sa 17:38) and girdle: (3) even his sword, and the famous…
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