1 Samuel 18:27
“Wherefore David arose and went, he and his men, and slew of the Philistines two hundred men; and David brought their foreskins, and they gave them in full tale to the king, that he might be the king's son in law. And Saul gave him Michal his daughter to wife.”
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Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Slew - two hundred men - The Septuagint has only one hundred men. Saul covenanted with David for a hundred; and David…
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
two hundred men He slew double the stipulated number of Philistines. The Sept. however reads "one hundred." Cp. 2Sa…