1Sa 21:9 | JFB | e4.org | 9. sword of Goliath —(See on ). behind the ephod —in the place allowed for keeping the sacred vestments, of which the ephod is mentioned as the chief. The giant's sword was deposited in that safe custody as a memorial of the divine goodness in delivering Israel. There is none like that —not only for its size and superior temper, but for its being a pledge of the divine favor to him, and a constant stimulus to his faith. . AT GATH HE FEIGNS HIMSELF MAD.

‏ 1 Samuel 21:9

9. sword of Goliath—(See on 1Sa 17:54).

behind the ephod—in the place allowed for keeping the sacred vestments, of which the ephod is mentioned as the chief. The giant's sword was deposited in that safe custody as a memorial of the divine goodness in delivering Israel.

There is none like that—not only for its size and superior temper, but for its being a pledge of the divine favor to him, and a constant stimulus to his faith.

1Sa 21:10-15. AT GATH HE FEIGNS HIMSELF MAD.