1 Samuel 20:28
“And Jonathan answered Saul, David earnestly asked leave of me to go to Bethlehem:”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Jonathan answered Saul,.... In reply to Saul's question, and to excuse David, he said:
David earnestly asked leave…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 20:24-34
Jonathan is here effectually convinced of that which he was so loth to believe, that his father had an implacable enmity…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–19211 Samuel 20:24-34
Saul's intention tested by Jonathan
24. meat Lit. bread. "Meat" in the E. V. signifies foodin general, and is nowhere…