1 Samuel 18:23
“And Saul's servants spake those words in the ears of David. And David said, Seemeth it to you a light thing to be a king's son in law, seeing that I am a poor man, and lightly esteemed?”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the servants of Saul told him, saying, on this manner spake David. Such and such words were spoken by him, to this…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
A poor man and lightly esteemed - Compare Psa 119:141. Poor, and therefore unable to pay a sufficient dowry. See 1Sa…
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
a poor man And therefore unable to offer the "dowry," or price such as it was usual for the suitor to pay to the father…
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