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proclaim it not in the streets of Ashkelon, lest the daughters of the Philistines rejoice, and the daughters of the uncircumcised exult. <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/1.htm">King James Bible</a> Tell it not in Gath, publish it not in the streets of Askelon; lest the daughters of the Philistines rejoice, lest the daughters of the uncircumcised triumph. <a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/1.htm">New King James Version</a> Tell it not in Gath, Proclaim it not in the streets of Ashkelon— Lest the daughters of the Philistines rejoice, Lest the daughters of the uncircumcised triumph. <a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “Tell it not in Gath, Proclaim it not in the streets of Ashkelon, Or the daughters of the Philistines will rejoice, The daughters of the uncircumcised will celebrate. <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Tell it not in Gath, Proclaim it not in the streets of Ashkelon, Or the daughters of the Philistines will rejoice, The daughters of the uncircumcised will exult. <a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Tell it not in Gath, Proclaim it not in the streets of Ashkelon; Lest the daughters of the Philistines rejoice, Lest the daughters of the uncircumcised exult. <a href="/lsb/2_samuel/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Tell it not in Gath, Proclaim it not in the streets of Ashkelon, Lest the daughters of the Philistines be glad, Lest the daughters of the uncircumcised exult. <a href="/amp/2_samuel/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “Tell it not in Gath, Proclaim it not in the streets of Ashkelon, Or the daughters of the Philistines will rejoice, The daughters of the uncircumcised (pagans) will exult. <a href="/csb/2_samuel/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Do not tell it in Gath, don’t announce it in the marketplaces of Ashkelon, or the daughters of the Philistines will rejoice, and the daughters of the uncircumcised will celebrate. <a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Do not tell it in Gath, don&#8217t announce it in the marketplaces of Ashkelon, or the daughters of the Philistines will rejoice, and the daughters of the uncircumcised will gloat. <a href="/asv/2_samuel/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> Tell it not in Gath, Publish it not in the streets of Ashkelon; Lest the daughters of the Philistines rejoice, Lest the daughters of the uncircumcised triumph. <a href="/cev/2_samuel/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Don't tell it in Gath or spread the news on the streets of Ashkelon. The godless Philistine women will be happy and jump for joy. <a href="/erv/2_samuel/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> Tell it not in Gath, publish it not in the streets of Ashkelon; lest the daughters of the Philistines rejoice, lest the daughters of the uncircumcised triumph. <a href="/gwt/2_samuel/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Don't tell the news in Gath. Don't announce the victory in the streets of Ashkelon, or the daughters of the Philistines will be glad, and the daughters of godless men will celebrate. <a href="/gnt/2_samuel/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> Do not announce it in Gath or in the streets of Ashkelon. Do not make the women of Philistia glad; do not let the daughters of pagans rejoice. <a href="/isv/2_samuel/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> Don't make it known in Gath! Don't declare it in the avenues of Ashkelon! Otherwise, the daughters of Philistia will rejoice; and the daughters of the uncircumcised will triumph. <a href="/msb/2_samuel/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Tell it not in Gath; proclaim it not in the streets of Ashkelon, lest the daughters of the Philistines rejoice, and the daughters of the uncircumcised exult. <a href="/net/2_samuel/1.htm">NET Bible</a> Don't report it in Gath, don't spread the news in the streets of Ashkelon, or the daughters of the Philistines will rejoice, the daughters of the uncircumcised will celebrate! <a href="/nheb/2_samuel/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Do not tell it in Gath. Do not publish it in the streets of Ashkelon, lest the daughters of the Philistines rejoice, lest the daughters of the uncircumcised celebrate. <a href="/wbt/2_samuel/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Tell it not in Gath, publish it not in the streets of Askelon; lest the daughters of the Philistines rejoice, lest the daughters of the uncircumcised triumph. <a href="/web/2_samuel/1.htm">World English Bible</a> Don’t tell it in Gath. Don’t publish it in the streets of Ashkelon, lest the daughters of the Philistines rejoice, lest the daughters of the uncircumcised triumph. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Do not declare [it] in Gath, "" Do not proclaim the tidings in the streets of Ashkelon, "" Lest they rejoice—The daughters of the Philistines, "" Lest they exult—The daughters of the uncircumcised! <a href="/ylt/2_samuel/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Declare it not in Gath, Proclaim not the tidings in the streets of Ashkelon, Lest they rejoice -- The daughters of the Philistines, Lest they exult -- The daughters of the Uncircumcised! <a href="/slt/2_samuel/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Ye shall not announce in Gath, ye shall not announce the good news in the streets of Ashkelon, lest the daughters of the rovers shall rejoice--lest the daughters of the uncircumcised shall exult.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_samuel/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Tell it not in Geth, publish it not in the streets of Ascalon: lest the daughters of the Philistines rejoice, lest the daughters of the uncircumcised triumph, <a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Do not choose to announce it in Gath, and do not announce it in the crossroads of Ashkelon. Otherwise, the daughters of the Philistines may rejoice; otherwise, the daughters of the uncircumcised may exult. <a href="/nabre/2_samuel/1.htm">New American Bible</a> Do not report it in Gath, as good news in Ashkelon’s streets, Lest Philistine women rejoice, lest the women of the uncircumcised exult! <a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Tell it not in Gath, proclaim it not in the streets of Ashkelon; or the daughters of the Philistines will rejoice, the daughters of the uncircumcised will exult.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Tell it not in Gath, publish it not in the streets of Ashkelon; lest the daughters of the Philistines rejoice, lest the daughters of the uncircumcised exult. <a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> You shall not tell it in Gath, and you shall not announce in the streets of Ashqelon, lest the daughters of the Philistines rejoice, and lest the daughters of the uncircumcised dance for joy!<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_samuel/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Tell it not in Gath, Publish it not in the streets of Ashkelon; Lest the daughters of the Philistines rejoice, Lest the daughters of the uncircumcised triumph. <a href="/sep/2_samuel/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Tell it not in Geth, and tell it not as glad tidings in the streets of Ascalon, lest the daughters of the Philistines rejoice, lest the daughters of the uncircumcised triumph. <a href="/parallel/2_samuel/1-20.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=172" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/1.htm">David's Song for Saul and Jonathan</a> …19“Your glory, O Israel, lies slain on your heights. How the mighty have fallen! 20<a href="/hebrew/5046.htm" title="5046: tag·gî·ḏū (V-Hifil-Imperf-2mp) -- To be conspicuous. ">Tell it</a> <a href="/hebrew/408.htm" title="408: ’al- (Adv) -- Not (a subjective neg.). A negative particle; not; once as a noun, nothing.">not</a> <a href="/hebrew/1661.htm" title="1661: ḇə·ḡaṯ (Prep-b:: N-proper-fs) -- Wine press, a Philistine city. The same as gath; Gath, a Philistine city.">in Gath;</a> <a href="/hebrew/1319.htm" title="1319: tə·ḇaś·śə·rū (V-Piel-Imperf-2mp) -- To bear tidings. A primitive root; properly, to be fresh, i.e. Full (figuratively) cheerful); to announce.">proclaim it</a> <a href="/hebrew/408.htm" title="408: ’al- (Adv) -- Not (a subjective neg.). A negative particle; not; once as a noun, nothing.">not</a> <a href="/hebrew/2351.htm" title="2351: bə·ḥū·ṣōṯ (Prep-b:: N-mpc) -- The outside, a street. Or chuts; from an unused root meaning to sever; properly, separate by a wall, i.e. Outside, outdoors.">in the streets</a> <a href="/hebrew/831.htm" title="831: ’aš·qə·lō·wn (N-proper-fs) -- A city of the Philistines. Probably from shaqal in the sense of weighing-place; Ashkelon, a place in Palestine.">of Ashkelon,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6435.htm" title="6435: pen- (Conj) -- Lest. From panah; properly, removal; used only adverb as conjunction, lest.">lest</a> <a href="/hebrew/1323.htm" title="1323: bə·nō·wṯ (N-fpc) -- Daughter. From banah; a daughter.">the daughters</a> <a href="/hebrew/6430.htm" title="6430: pə·liš·tîm (N-proper-mp) -- Inhab. of Philistia. Patrial from Plesheth; a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth.">of the Philistines</a> <a href="/hebrew/6435.htm" title="6435: pen- (Conj) -- Lest. From panah; properly, removal; used only adverb as conjunction, lest."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8055.htm" title="8055: tiś·maḥ·nāh (V-Qal-Imperf-3fp) -- Rejoice, be glad. A primitive root; probably to brighten up, i.e. be blithe or gleesome.">rejoice,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1323.htm" title="1323: bə·nō·wṯ (N-fpc) -- Daughter. From banah; a daughter.">and the daughters</a> <a href="/hebrew/6189.htm" title="6189: hā·‘ă·rê·lîm (Art:: Adj-mp) -- Having foreskin (uncircumcised). Rom arel; properly, exposed, i.e. Projecting loose; used only technically, uncircumcised.">of the uncircumcised</a> <a href="/hebrew/5937.htm" title="5937: ta·‘ă·lō·zə·nāh (V-Qal-Imperf-3fp) -- To exult. A primitive root; to jump for joy, i.e. Exult.">exult.</a> 21O mountains of Gilboa, may you have no dew or rain, no fields yielding offerings of grain. For there the shield of the mighty was defiled, the shield of Saul, no longer anointed with oil.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_samuel/31-8.htm">1 Samuel 31:8-10</a> The next day, when the Philistines came to strip the dead, they found Saul and his three sons fallen on Mount Gilboa. / They cut off Saul’s head, stripped off his armor, and sent messengers throughout the land of the Philistines to proclaim the news in the temples of their idols and among their people. / They put his armor in the temple of the Ashtoreths and hung his body on the wall of Beth-shan. <a href="/judges/16-23.htm">Judges 16:23-24</a> Now the lords of the Philistines gathered together to offer a great sacrifice to their god Dagon. They rejoiced and said, “Our god has delivered Samson our enemy into our hands.” / And when the people saw him, they praised their god, saying: “Our god has delivered into our hands our enemy who destroyed our land and multiplied our dead.” <a href="/micah/1-10.htm">Micah 1:10</a> Do not tell it in Gath; do not weep at all. Roll in the dust in Beth-leaphrah. <a href="/1_chronicles/10-8.htm">1 Chronicles 10:8-10</a> The next day, when the Philistines came to strip the dead, they found Saul and his sons fallen on Mount Gilboa. / They stripped Saul, cut off his head, took his armor, and sent messengers throughout the land of the Philistines to proclaim the news in the temple of their idols and among their people. / They put his armor in the temple of their gods and hung his head in the temple of Dagon. <a href="/isaiah/14-12.htm">Isaiah 14:12-16</a> How you have fallen from heaven, O day star, son of the dawn! You have been cut down to the ground, O destroyer of nations. / You said in your heart: “I will ascend to the heavens; I will raise my throne above the stars of God. I will sit on the mount of assembly, in the far reaches of the north. / I will ascend above the tops of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.” ... <a href="/psalms/137-7.htm">Psalm 137:7</a> Remember, O LORD, the sons of Edom on the day Jerusalem fell: “Destroy it,” they said, “tear it down to its foundations!” <a href="/obadiah/1-12.htm">Obadiah 1:12</a> But you should not gloat in that day, your brother’s day of misfortune, nor rejoice over the people of Judah in the day of their destruction, nor boast proudly in the day of their distress. <a href="/jeremiah/50-11.htm">Jeremiah 50:11</a> “Because you rejoice, because you sing in triumph—you who plunder My inheritance—because you frolic like a heifer treading grain and neigh like stallions, <a href="/lamentations/2-15.htm">Lamentations 2:15-16</a> All who pass by clap their hands at you in scorn. They hiss and shake their heads at the Daughter of Jerusalem: “Is this the city that was called the perfection of beauty, the joy of all the earth?” / All your enemies open their mouths against you. They hiss and gnash their teeth, saying, “We have swallowed her up. This is the day for which we have waited. We have lived to see it!” <a href="/ezekiel/25-6.htm">Ezekiel 25:6</a> For this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Because you clapped your hands and stomped your feet and rejoiced over the land of Israel with a heart full of contempt, <a href="/amos/1-13.htm">Amos 1:13</a> This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of the Ammonites, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they ripped open the pregnant women of Gilead in order to enlarge their territory. <a href="/matthew/27-39.htm">Matthew 27:39-44</a> And those who passed by heaped abuse on Him, shaking their heads / and saying, “You who are going to destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save Yourself! If You are the Son of God, come down from the cross!” / In the same way, the chief priests, scribes, and elders mocked Him, saying, ... <a href="/luke/23-35.htm">Luke 23:35-37</a> The people stood watching, and the rulers sneered at Him, saying, “He saved others; let Him save Himself if He is the Christ of God, the Chosen One.” / The soldiers also mocked Him and came up to offer Him sour wine. / “If You are the King of the Jews,” they said, “save Yourself!” <a href="/mark/15-29.htm">Mark 15:29-32</a> And those who passed by heaped abuse on Him, shaking their heads and saying, “Aha! You who are going to destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, / come down from the cross and save Yourself!” / In the same way, the chief priests and scribes mocked Him among themselves, saying, “He saved others, but He cannot save Himself! ... <a href="/revelation/11-9.htm">Revelation 11:9-10</a> For three and a half days all peoples and tribes and tongues and nations will view their bodies and will not permit them to be laid in a tomb. / And those who dwell on the earth will gloat over them and celebrate and send one another gifts, because these two prophets had tormented them.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Tell it not in Gath, publish it not in the streets of Askelon; lest the daughters of the Philistines rejoice, lest the daughters of the uncircumcised triumph.Tell<a href="/deuteronomy/32-26.htm">Deuteronomy 32:26,27</a> I said, I would scatter them into corners, I would make the remembrance of them to cease from among men: … <a href="/judges/14-19.htm">Judges 14:19</a> And the Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he went down to Ashkelon, and slew thirty men of them, and took their spoil, and gave change of garments unto them which expounded the riddle. And his anger was kindled, and he went up to his father's house.<a href="/judges/16-23.htm">Judges 16:23,24</a> Then the lords of the Philistines gathered them together for to offer a great sacrifice unto Dagon their god, and to rejoice: for they said, Our god hath delivered Samson our enemy into our hand… Philistines<a href="/exodus/15-20.htm">Exodus 15:20,21</a> And Miriam the prophetess, the sister of Aaron, took a timbrel in her hand; and all the women went out after her with timbrels and with dances… <a href="/judges/11-34.htm">Judges 11:34</a> And Jephthah came to Mizpeh unto his house, and, behold, his daughter came out to meet him with timbrels and with dances: and she was his only child; beside her he had neither son nor daughter.<a href="/1_samuel/18-6.htm">1 Samuel 18:6</a> 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.uncircumcised<a href="/1_samuel/17-26.htm">1 Samuel 17:26,36</a> And David spake to the men that stood by him, saying, What shall be done to the man that killeth this Philistine, and taketh away the reproach from Israel? for who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God? … <a href="/1_samuel/31-4.htm">1 Samuel 31:4,9</a> Then said Saul unto his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and thrust me through, and abuse me. But his armourbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. Therefore Saul took a sword, and fell upon it… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/6-17.htm">Ashkelon</a> <a href="/1_samuel/6-17.htm">Ash'kelon</a> <a href="/1_samuel/6-17.htm">Askelon</a> <a href="/1_samuel/31-9.htm">Carry</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-36.htm">Circumcision</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-19.htm">Daughters</a> <a href="/revelation/19-7.htm">Exult</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-11.htm">Gath</a> <a href="/1_samuel/31-9.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-6.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-13.htm">News</a> <a href="/1_samuel/31-11.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/1_samuel/31-9.htm">Proclaim</a> <a href="/1_samuel/31-9.htm">Publish</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-5.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/genesis/10-11.htm">Streets</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-25.htm">Triumph</a> <a href="/1_samuel/31-4.htm">Uncircumcised</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-27.htm">Uplifted</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/jeremiah/25-20.htm">Ashkelon</a> <a href="/jeremiah/25-20.htm">Ash'kelon</a> <a href="/judges/1-18.htm">Askelon</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-13.htm">Carry</a> <a href="/isaiah/52-1.htm">Circumcision</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-24.htm">Daughters</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-32.htm">Exult</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-18.htm">Gath</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-28.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-12.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-23.htm">News</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-14.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-9.htm">Proclaim</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-23.htm">Publish</a> <a href="/2_kings/11-20.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-43.htm">Streets</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-12.htm">Triumph</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/10-4.htm">Uncircumcised</a> <a href="/2_kings/14-10.htm">Uplifted</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 1</div>1. <a href="/2_samuel/1-1.htm">The Amalekite who accused himself of Saul's death is slain</a> 17. <a href="/2_samuel/1-17.htm">David laments Saul and Jonathan with a song</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_samuel/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Tell it not in Gath; Gath was one of the five major Philistine cities and the hometown of Goliath. It represents a place of Israel's enemies, and David's lament here is a plea to keep the news of Saul and Jonathan's deaths from reaching the Philistines. This reflects a concern for national honor and the potential for enemy gloating. The phrase underscores the tension between Israel and the Philistines, who were frequent adversaries throughout the Old Testament.proclaim it not in the streets of Ashkelon, Ashkelon, another principal city of the Philistines, was known for its strategic location and strength. By mentioning Ashkelon, David emphasizes the importance of not allowing Israel's defeat to become a cause for celebration among their enemies. This reflects the cultural practice of public announcements in city streets, where news would spread quickly. The mention of Ashkelon alongside Gath highlights the widespread influence of the Philistine cities.lest the daughters of the Philistines rejoice, The "daughters of the Philistines" symbolizes the entire Philistine population, as women often participated in public celebrations and mourning. Their rejoicing would signify a deep humiliation for Israel. This phrase echoes the cultural practices of victory celebrations, where women would sing and dance, as seen in other biblical passages like <a href="/exodus/15-20.htm">Exodus 15:20-21</a> and <a href="/1_samuel/18-6.htm">1 Samuel 18:6-7</a>.and the daughters of the uncircumcised exult. "Uncircumcised" is a term used to describe those outside the covenant community of Israel, often referring to the Philistines. It highlights the religious and cultural divide between Israel and its enemies. The exultation of the uncircumcised would be a spiritual and national disgrace for Israel, as it would imply that those not in covenant with God were triumphing over His chosen people. This phrase underscores the theme of covenant identity and the shame associated with defeat by those outside the covenant.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The future king of Israel, who mourns the death of Saul and Jonathan and composes a lament. 2. <a href="/topical/g/gath.htm">Gath</a> A Philistine city, one of the five major cities of the Philistines, known for its military strength. 3. <a href="/topical/a/ashkelon.htm">Ashkelon</a> Another major Philistine city, often associated with pagan worship and hostility towards Israel. 4. <a href="/topical/p/philistines.htm">Philistines</a> A perennial enemy of Israel, known for their conflicts with the Israelites throughout the Old Testament. 5. <a href="/topical/d/daughters_of_the_philistines.htm">Daughters of the Philistines</a> Symbolic of the Philistine people, representing their potential joy over Israel's misfortune.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/guarding_against_enemy_rejoicing.htm">Guarding Against Enemy Rejoicing</a> David's instruction not to tell of Israel's defeat in Philistine cities highlights the importance of not giving the enemy cause to celebrate. In our lives, we should be cautious about sharing our struggles in ways that might bring joy to those who oppose us. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_lament.htm">The Power of Lament</a> David's lamentation is a powerful expression of grief and respect for Saul and Jonathan. It teaches us the value of expressing sorrow and honoring those who have passed, even amidst conflict. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_adversity.htm">Unity in Adversity</a> Despite Saul's pursuit of David, David's lament shows a deep respect for the anointed king of Israel. This teaches us to maintain respect and unity, even with those we may have conflicts with, especially within the body of Christ. <a href="/topical/c/cultural_sensitivity.htm">Cultural Sensitivity</a> David's awareness of the cultural implications of Israel's defeat reminds us to be sensitive to how our actions and words are perceived by others, particularly those outside the faith. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leadership.htm">The Role of Leadership</a> David's response to Saul's death demonstrates the responsibility of leaders to guide their people through times of national or communal grief, setting an example of integrity and respect.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 1</a> <a href="/q/how_does_achish_accept_david_in_1_sam_29.htm">How can David's earlier triumphs over the Philistines, such as in 1 Samuel 17, be reconciled with Achish's acceptance of him in 1 Samuel 29?</a> <a href="/q/why_trust_david's_authorship_of_psalm_34.htm">On what historical basis can we trust the attribution of Psalm 34 to David when some scholars question the accuracy of biblical authorship claims?</a> <a href="/q/what's_ashkelon's_biblical_role.htm">What is Ashkelon's biblical significance?</a> <a href="/q/do_giant_victories_suggest_embellishment.htm">1 Chronicles 20:4-8: Do these repeated victories over giants suggest legendary embellishments or raise questions about missing archeological evidence?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_samuel/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(20) In Gath . . . in the streets of Askelon.--Two chief cities of the Philistines, poetically put for the whole. In the former David had himself resided (<a href="/1_samuel/21-10.htm" title="And David arose and fled that day for fear of Saul, and went to Achish the king of Gath.">1Samuel 21:10</a>; <a href="/context/1_samuel/27-3.htm" title="And David dwelled with Achish at Gath, he and his men, every man with his household, even David with his two wives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the Carmelitess, Nabal's wife.">1Samuel 27:3-4</a>), and in the latter was a famous temple of Venus, which was doubtless "the house of Ashtaroth" (<a href="/1_samuel/31-10.htm" title="And they put his armor in the house of Ashtaroth: and they fastened his body to the wall of Bethshan.">1Samuel 31:10</a>), where the Philistines put the armour of Saul. "Tell it not in Gath" appears to have become a proverb. (See <a href="/micah/1-10.htm" title="Declare you it not at Gath, weep you not at all: in the house of Aphrah roll yourself in the dust.">Micah 1:10</a>.)Lest the daughters of the Philistines.--It was customary for women to celebrate national deliverances and victories (<a href="/exodus/15-21.htm" title="And Miriam answered them, Sing you to the LORD, for he has triumphed gloriously; the horse and his rider has he thrown into the sea.">Exodus 15:21</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/18-6.htm" title="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 music.">1Samuel 18:6</a>). The word uncircumcised might be applied to the heathen generally, but it so happens that, with the exception of <a href="/genesis/34-14.htm" title="And they said to them, We cannot do this thing, to give our sister to one that is uncircumcised; for that were a reproach to us:">Genesis 34:14</a>, it is used in the historical books only of the Philistines (<a href="/judges/14-3.htm" title="Then his father and his mother said to him, Is there never a woman among the daughters of your brothers, or among all my people, that you go to take a wife of the uncircumcised Philistines? And Samson said to his father, Get her for me; for she pleases me well.">Judges 14:3</a>; <a href="/judges/15-18.htm" title="And he was sore thirsty, and called on the LORD, and said, You have given this great deliverance into the hand of your servant: and now shall I die for thirst, and fall into the hand of the uncircumcised?">Judges 15:18</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/14-6.htm" title="And Jonathan said to the young man that bore his armor, Come, and let us go over to the garrison of these uncircumcised: it may be that the LORD will work for us: for there is no restraint to the LORD to save by many or by few.">1Samuel 14:6</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/17-26.htm" title="And David spoke to the men that stood by him, saying, What shall be done to the man that kills this Philistine, and takes away the reproach from Israel? for who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God?">1Samuel 17:26</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/17-36.htm" title="Your servant slew both the lion and the bear: and this uncircumcised Philistine shall be as one of them, seeing he has defied the armies of the living God.">1Samuel 17:36</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/31-4.htm" title="Then said Saul to his armor bearer, Draw your sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and thrust me through, and abuse me. But his armor bearer would not; for he was sore afraid. Therefore Saul took a sword, and fell on it.">1Samuel 31:4</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/10-4.htm" title="Then said Saul to his armor bearer, Draw your sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and abuse me. But his armor bearer would not; for he was sore afraid. So Saul took a sword, and fell on it.">1Chronicles 10:4</a>). . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 20. - Gath... Askelon. By thus localizing the triumph, and bringing before the mind the thought of multitudes in these well-known places rejoicing with dance and song over the news of their victory, a more affecting picture is produced by the contrast with Israel's distress than could have been effected by mere generalizations. Probably, too, there was present in David's mind the remembrance of scenes which he had witnessed in these towns. In course of time, "Tell it not in Gath" became a proverb (<a href="/micah/1-10.htm">Micah 1:10</a>). The daughters. It is the custom in the East for the women to celebrate the prowess of the nation's warriors (<a href="/exodus/15-20.htm">Exodus 15:20</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/18-6.htm">1 Samuel 18:6</a>; <a href="/psalms/68-11.htm">Psalm 68:11</a> Revised Version). Uncircumcised. For some unknown reason, this word is used as a term of reproach, especially of the Philistines (<a href="/1_samuel/14-6.htm">1 Samuel 14:6</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/17-26.htm">1 Samuel 17:26</a>). <a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/1-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Tell [it] תַּגִּ֣ידוּ (tag·gî·ḏū) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5046.htm">Strong's 5046: </a> To be conspicuous not אַל־ (’al-) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_408.htm">Strong's 408: </a> Not in Gath; בְגַ֔ת (ḇə·ḡaṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1661.htm">Strong's 1661: </a> Gath -- 'wine press', a Philistine city proclaim [it] תְּבַשְּׂר֖וּ (tə·ḇaś·śə·rū) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1319.htm">Strong's 1319: </a> To be fresh, full, cheerful), to announce not אַֽל־ (’al-) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_408.htm">Strong's 408: </a> Not in the streets בְּחוּצֹ֣ת (bə·ḥū·ṣōṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2351.htm">Strong's 2351: </a> Separate by a, wall, outside, outdoors of Ashkelon, אַשְׁקְל֑וֹן (’aš·qə·lō·wn) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_831.htm">Strong's 831: </a> Ashkelon -- a city of the Philistines lest פֶּן־ (pen-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6435.htm">Strong's 6435: </a> Removal, lest the daughters בְּנ֣וֹת (bə·nō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1323.htm">Strong's 1323: </a> A daughter of the Philistines פְּלִשְׁתִּ֔ים (pə·liš·tîm) Noun - proper - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6430.htm">Strong's 6430: </a> Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia rejoice, תִּשְׂמַ֙חְנָה֙ (tiś·maḥ·nāh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8055.htm">Strong's 8055: </a> To brighten up, be, blithe, gleesome and the daughters בְּנ֥וֹת (bə·nō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1323.htm">Strong's 1323: </a> A daughter of the uncircumcised הָעֲרֵלִֽים׃ (hā·‘ă·rê·lîm) Article | Adjective - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6189.htm">Strong's 6189: </a> Having foreskin (uncircumcised) exult. תַּעֲלֹ֖זְנָה (ta·‘ă·lō·zə·nāh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5937.htm">Strong's 5937: </a> To jump for, joy, exult <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/1-20.htm">2 Samuel 1:20 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_samuel/1-20.htm">2 Samuel 1:20 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_samuel/1-20.htm">2 Samuel 1:20 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/1-20.htm">2 Samuel 1:20 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/1-20.htm">2 Samuel 1:20 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/1-20.htm">2 Samuel 1:20 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/1-20.htm">2 Samuel 1:20 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/1-20.htm">2 Samuel 1:20 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/1-20.htm">2 Samuel 1:20 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_samuel/1-20.htm">2 Samuel 1:20 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-20.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 1:20 Don't tell it in Gath (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/1-19.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 1:19"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 1:19" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/1-21.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 1:21"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 1:21" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>