Commentaries:
Adam Clarke
When David was returned - This verse connects well with the 54th verse of the preceding chapter; and carries on the narration without any break or interruption. See the notes on I Samuel 17:54.
The women came out - It was the principal business of certain women to celebrate victories, sing at funerals, etc.
With instruments of music - The original word ( shalishim ) signifies instruments with three strings; and is, I think, properly translated by the Vulgate, cum sistris , "with sistrums." This instrument is well known as being used among the ancient Egyptians: it was made of brass, and had three, sometimes more, brass rods across; which, being loose in their holes, made a jingling noise when the instrument was shaken.
Other Adam Clarke entries containing 1 Samuel 18:6:
Judges 11:34
Isaiah 40:9
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