1 Samuel 19:18
“So David fled, and escaped, and came to Samuel to Ramah, and told him all that Saul had done to him. And he and Samuel went and dwelt in Naioth.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
So David fled and escaped,.... Fled from his own house, and escaped falling into the hands of the messengers of Saul,…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
No such place as Naioth (or Nevaioth) is known, but the word means “dwellings.” Hence, it is considered that Naioth was…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
David fled, and escaped - to Samuel - He, no doubt, came to this holy man to ask advice; and Samuel thought it best to…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 19:18-24
Here is, I. David's place of refuge. Having got away in the night from his own house, he fled not to Bethlehem to his…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–19211 Samuel 19:18-24
David takes refuge with Samuel at Ramah
18. to Samuel Turning naturally for direction at this crisis to the prophet who…
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