1 Samuel 22:6 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Bible Comments

In Ramah, i.e. in the territory of Gibeah, in or near (for so the Hebrew particle is oft used, as hath been showed) Ramah. Or, in the town of Gibeah in a high place; for so the word Ramah unquestionably signifies; and so it is here rendered by some, both ancient and modern, interpreters. Having his spear in his hand; either as an ensign of majesty, for in old times kings carried a spear instead of a sceptre; as Justin and others note; or as an instrument of self-defence or cruelty, as occasion required.

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;)