1 Samuel 19:10
“And Saul sought to smite David even to the wall with the javelin; but he slipped away out of Saul's presence, and he smote the javelin into the wall: and David fled, and escaped that night.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Saul sought to smite David even to the wall with his javelin,.... To strike it through him, and fasten him to the…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
David fled - This was the beginning of David’s life as a fugitive and outcast, though for no “offence or fauIt” of his…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
But he slipped away - He found he could not trust Saul; and therefore was continually on his watch. His agility of body…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 19:8-10
Here I. David continues his good services to his king and country. Though Saul had requited him evil for good, and even…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
escaped that night It is perhaps better to follow the Sept. in joining "that night" to the next sentence and reading,…
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