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1 Samuel 17:54

1 Samuel 17:54
And David took the head of the Philistine, and brought it to Jerusalem; but he put his armour in his tent.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And David took the head of the Philistine, and brought it to Jerusalem,.... After he had been introduced with it to…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Jerusalem - See Jdg 1:8 note. His tent - Perhaps the tabernacle. David had neither tent nor house of his own. It would…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

David took the head of the Philistine - It has been already remarked that this, with the following verses, and the five…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 17:48-58

Here is 1. The engagement between the two champions, Sa1 17:48. To this engagement the Philistine advanced with a great…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

to Jerusalem There are no indications that Jerusalem had yet attained any importance either as a political or religious…

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