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1 Samuel 22:23

1 Samuel 22:23
Abide thou with me, fear not: for he that seeketh my life seeketh thy life: but with me thou shalt be in safeguard.

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Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

The characteristic generosity of David’s disposition breaks out in these words. He never forgot a friend. (Compare 2Sa…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

He that seeketh my life seeketh thy life - The enmity of Saul is directed against thee as well as against me, and thou…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 22:20-23

Here is, 1. The escape of Abiathar, the son of Ahimelech, out of the desolations of the priests' city. Probably when his…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

he that seeketh my life Our lives are both in danger from one common enemy, so that our interests will be identical.