1 Samuel 18:8
“And Saul was very wroth, and the saying displeased him; and he said, They have ascribed unto David ten thousands, and to me they have ascribed but thousands: and what can he have more but the kingdom?”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Saul was very wroth, and the saying displeased him,.... Partly because they called him plain Saul, and not King…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
What can he have ... - Rather, “There is only the kingdom left for him.” Compare for the same sentiment, 1Ki 2:22. “A…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 18:6-11
Now begin David's troubles, and they not only tread on the heels of his triumphs, but take rise from them, such is the…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–19211 Samuel 18:6-9
The celebration of David's victory
6. And it came to pass, &c. The narrative has made a digression to relate the…
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