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1 Samuel 20:10

1 Samuel 20:10
Then said David to Jonathan, Who shall tell me? or what if thy father answer thee roughly?

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Then said David to Jonathan, who shall tell me?.... The disposition of Saul's mind towards him, whether he gave a kind…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Who shall tell me? - Who shall give me the necessary information? What means wilt thou use to convey this intelligence…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 20:9-23

Here, I. Jonathan protests his fidelity to David in his distress. Notwithstanding the strong confidence David had in…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

Who shall tell me, &c. The double question answers to Jonathan's double promise in 1Sa 20:12-13, that he will let David…