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1 Samuel 17:13

1 Samuel 17:13
And the three eldest sons of Jesse went and followed Saul to the battle: and the names of his three sons that went to the battle were Eliab the firstborn, and next unto him Abinadab, and the third Shammah.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And the three eldest sons of Jesse went and followed Saul to the battle,.... Either of their own accord, or rather at…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 17:12-30

Forty days the two armies lay encamped facing one another, each advantageously posted, but neither forward to engage.…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–19211 Samuel 17:12-31

David's errand to the camp

12 31. This section is not found in the Vatican MS. of the Sept. On the difficulties it…