1 Samuel 22:6 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

Under a tree in Ramah - Rather, “under the tamarisk-tree on the high place,” where he always held such meetings. It was a kind of parliament in the open air, and all his tribesmen gathered round him. (Compare Judges 4:5.)

1 Samuel 22:6

6 When Saul heard that David was discovered, and the men that were with him, (now Saul abode in Gibeah under a treea in Ramah, having his spear in his hand, and all his servants were standing about him;)