- Bible
- 1 Samuel
- Chapter 17
- Verse 15
1 Samuel 17:15
“But David went and returned from Saul to feed his father's sheep at Bethlehem.”
My Notes
Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
But David went, and returned from Saul,.... Or "from above Saul"; Josephus (u) says, the physicians of Saul advised to…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
David went ... - “Was gone,” referring to 1Sa 16:19-20. Had he been Saul’s armour-bearer at this time it is highly…
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, 1882–1921
David went and returned from Saul From 1Sa 16:21-23 it might have been supposed that David was already permanently…