And when the inhabitants of Jabeshgilead heard of that which the Philistines had done to Saul;
Ver. 11. And when the inhabitants of Jabeshgilead.] Memores beneficii a Saule accepti, they remembered what a good turn Saul had once done them, 1Sa 11:11 and hence make this bold adventure, Perraro grati reperiuntur; the memory of a good turn should never wax old; hence the Graces were painted as young virgins, &c. See Alciat's "Emblems," p. 565. Trebius the Roman, for his kindness to that people, was carried forth, when he died, on their shoulders; and put into the funeral bonfire. a
a Plin.