1 Samuel 19:17
“And Saul said unto Michal, Why hast thou deceived me so, and sent away mine enemy, that he is escaped? And Michal answered Saul, He said unto me, Let me go; why should I kill thee?”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Saul said unto Michal,.... After the messengers returned and reported what they had seen, when Saul either came to…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Why should I kill thee? - To avert Saul’s anger from herself, she pretended that David had threatened her life unless…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Let me go; why should I kill thee? - That is, If thou do not let me go, I will kill thee. This she said to excuse…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 19:11-17
Here is, I. Saul's further design of mischief to David. When David had escaped the javelin, supposing he went straight…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–19211 Samuel 19:12-17
David's escape by the aid of Michal
12. through a window Compare the escape of the spies from Jericho (Jos 2:15), and St…
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