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1 Samuel 19:2

1 Samuel 19:2
But Jonathan Saul's son delighted much in David: and Jonathan told David, saying, Saul my father seeketh to kill thee: now therefore, I pray thee, take heed to thyself until the morning, and abide in a secret place, and hide thyself:

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

But Jonathan, Saul's son, delighted much in David,.... In his company and conversation; he loved him with a love of…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Take heed to thyself until the morning - Perhaps the order was given to slay him the next day; and therefore Jonathan…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 19:1-7

Saul and Jonathan appear here in their different characters, with reference to David.

I. Never was enemy so unreasonably…