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1 Samuel 18:30

1 Samuel 18:30
Then the princes of the Philistines went forth: and it came to pass, after they went forth, that David behaved himself more wisely than all the servants of Saul; so that his name was much set by.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Then the princes of the Philistines went forth,.... Out of their cities in troops, to revenge and spoil the land of…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Then the princes of the Philistines went forth - Probably to avenge themselves on David and the Israelites: but of this…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 18:12-30

Saul had now, in effect, proclaimed war with David. He began in open hostility when he threw the javelin at him. Now we…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

Then the princes, &c. " And the princes, &c., and it came to pass as often as they went forth, &c." This notice of…