Now it came to pass after the death of Saul, when David was returned from the slaughter of the Amalekites, and David had abode two days in Ziklag;
Ver. 1. Now it came to pass.] Heb., And it came to pass: for the history is here continued by some of Samuel's disciples, and, as some gather from 1 Chronicles 29:29, by Gad and Nathan.
After the death of Saul.] Who began his reign with great glory and renown, but ended it with shame. Contrariwise David; who therein also became a type of Christ. Php 2:7-9
When David was returned from the slaughter, &c.] And was now triumphing and sending presents to his friends, he is thus, for an allay to those his comforts, met by an evil messenger. Miscentur tristia laetis. It is in heaven alone that we shall have joys without measure or mixture.