And it came to pass as they came, when David was returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, that the women came out of all cities of Israel, singing and dancing, to meet king Saul, with tabrets, with joy, and with instruments of musick.
When David returned from killing the Philistine, women from all the cities of Israel came out singing and dancing to meet King Saul. They brought tambourines and musical instruments, celebrating with great joy.
The writer is describing how the women of Israel celebrated with music and dancing when David returned victorious from defeating Goliath.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 1 Samuel, this verse occurs after David, a young shepherd boy, defeats Goliath, the giant champion of the Philistines, leading to a great victory for Israel. As David returns, the women from various cities come out to celebrate with singing, dancing, and music, which was a common cultural practice in ancient Near Eastern societies to honor warriors and express communal joy. This event highlights the growing popularity of David and foreshadows the rising tension with King Saul, who begins to feel threatened by David's acclaim.
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