when he began to reign] Which was so soon as he had slain Elah. he slew] By the assistance of those souldiers which were under his command. that pisseth] See chap. 14. 10. neither of his kinsfolks] Or, both his kinsmen and his friends. kinsfolks] Heb. redeemer, Numbers 35:19. friends] All that he thought might any way favour Elahs cause, be on his side, and seek to revenge his death.