1 Samuel 18:13
“Therefore Saul removed him from him, and made him his captain over a thousand; and he went out and came in before the people.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways,.... Both in the court and in the camp, in whatsoever service he was…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Made him his captain - This was under pretense of doing him honor, when it was in effect only to rid himself of the…
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
made him his captain over a thousand What was summarily mentioned by anticipation in 1Sa 18:18 is here related with more…
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