And when Saul sent messengers to take David, she said, He is sick.
All Commentaries on 1 Samuel 19:14 Go To 1 Samuel 19
George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Sick. This is an officious lie. She tells another to excuse herself, ver. 17. The children of Saul strive to prevent their father's cruelty, by taking part with the innocent David. (Haydock)
It is thought that David composed the 68th Psalm, Eripe, on this occasion. (Calmet)