1Sa 18:10 | TSK | e4.org | the evil spirit , , and he prophesied Wyyithnabbai , rather, "and he pretended to prophesy; for the verb is in Hithpael , the signification of which conjugation is not only reflex action, but also affectation of the action: . The meaning seems to be, that Saul, influenced by the evil spirit, feigned to be prophesying, the better to conceal his murderous intentions, and to render David unsuspicious. ; , , ; , ; ; ; played , and there was Wehachanith beyad Shaool , rather, "and the javelin was in the hand of Saul;" for the javelin or spear was the emblem of regal authority; and kings had it always in their hand, as may be seen represented on ancient monuments. In ancient times, says Justin, kings used a spear instead of a sceptre.

‏ 1 Samuel 18:10

the evil spirit 1Sam 16:14-15, 1Sam 19:9, 1Sam 26:19

and he prophesied Wyyithnabbai, rather, "and he pretended to prophesy; for the verb is in Hithpael, the signification of which conjugation is not only reflex action, but also affectation of the action: Jer 29:26-27. The meaning seems to be, that Saul, influenced by the evil spirit, feigned to be prophesying, the better to conceal his murderous intentions, and to render David unsuspicious. 1Sam 19:24; 1Kgs 18:29, 1Kgs 22:12, 1Kgs 22:20-23; Jer 28:2-4, Jer 28:11; Zech 13:2-5; Acts 16:16; 2Thess 2:11

played 1Sam 16:16, 1Sam 16:23

and there was Wehachanith beyad Shaool, rather, "and the javelin was in the hand of Saul;" for the javelin or spear was the emblem of regal authority; and kings had it always in their hand, as may be seen represented on ancient monuments. In ancient times, says Justin, kings used a spear instead of a sceptre.