Matthew Henry on 1 Chronicles 11:10–end
We have here an account of David's worthies, the great men of his time that served him and were preferred by him. The first edition of this catalogue we had, Sa2 23:8, etc. This is much the same, only that those named here from Ch1 11:41 to the end are added. Observe,
I. The connexion of this catalogue with that which is said concerning David, Ch1 11:9. 1. David waxed greater and greater, and these were his mighty men. Much of the strength and honour of great men is borrowed from their servants and depends upon them, which cannot but somewhat diminish pomp and power in the opinion of those that are wise. David is great because he has great men about him; take these away, and he is where he w…
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David set him over his guard--the Cherethites and Pelethites that composed the small bodyguard in immediate attendance on the king.
Adam Clarke on 1 Chronicles 11:25
David set him over his guard - "Made him chief ruler over his disciples." - T.
For other particulars, see the notes on the parallel places, where the subject is farther considered.
Tyndale Open Study Notes on 1 Chronicles 11:10-47
This account of David’s mighty warriors demonstrates that David had the support of Israel’s best and bravest men, as well as the support of all Israel (cp. 2 Sam 23:8-39).
11:10 just as the Lord had promised: David’s kingship was God’s choice, not David’s or the people’s (cp. 11:3; 1 Sam 16:11-14).
Rashi on 1 Chronicles 11:25
Of the thirty, he was the most honored, but to the three he did not come To the heroic feats of the three he did not reach; i.e., to those three mentioned above (verse 20). Therefore, לא is written above with an “aleph.”
over his guard עַל מִשְׁמַעְתּוֹ, an expression of appointment, and likewise, (Isa. 11:14): “... and the children of Ammon will be their appointees מִשְׁמַעְתָּם.”
