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1 Samuel 18:16

1 Samuel 18:16
But all Israel and Judah loved David, because he went out and came in before them.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And Saul said to David,.... Not in friendship and good will to him, but designing to lay a snare for him:

behold, my…

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

because he went out and came in before them Acted as their leader in war. Saul made David captain over a thousand partly…

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