1 Samuel 30:14 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Bible Comments

We made an invasion [upon] the south of the Cherethites, and upon [the coast] which [belongeth] to Judah, and upon the south of Caleb; and we burned Ziklag with fire.

Ver. 14. Upon the south of the Cherethites,] i.e., Of the Philistines. 1Sa 30:16 See Eze 21:15 Zephaniah 2:5. Some think the Cretians might from these have their name and original.

And upon the south of Caleb,] i.e., Of the Calebites, amongst whom lay David's possessions which he had with Abigail.

1 Samuel 30:14

14 We made an invasion upon the south of the Cherethites, and upon the coast which belongeth to Judah, and upon the south of Caleb; and we burned Ziklag with fire.