1Sa 16:18 | Clarke | e4.org | Verse 18. I have seen a son of Jesse ] Dr. Warburton supposes the story is anticipated from , and that the true chronology of this part of David's life is the following:- 1. David is anointed by Samuel; 2. Carries provisions to his brethren in the army; 3. Fights with and kills Goliath; 4. Is received into the king's court, 5. Contracts a friendship with Jonathan; 6. Incurs Saul's jealousy; 7. Retires to his father's house; 8. Is after some time sent for by Saul to sooth his melancholy with his harp; 9. Again excites Saul's jealousy, who endeavours to smite him with his javelin. This anticipation between the 14th and 23d verse comes in, in the order of time, between verses 9 and 10, , where the breach is apparent.

‏ 1 Samuel 16:18

Verse 18. I have seen a son of Jesse] Dr. Warburton supposes the story is anticipated from 1Sa 16:14-23, and that the true chronology of this part of David's life is the following:- 1. David is anointed by Samuel; 2. Carries provisions to his brethren in the army; 3. Fights with and kills Goliath; 4. Is received into the king's court, 5. Contracts a friendship with Jonathan; 6. Incurs Saul's jealousy; 7. Retires to his father's house; 8. Is after some time sent for by Saul to sooth his melancholy with his harp; 9. Again excites Saul's jealousy, who endeavours to smite him with his javelin. This anticipation between the 14th and 23d verse comes in, in the order of time, between verses 9 and 10, 1Sa 18:9, 10, where the breach is apparent.