1 Samuel 21:10
“And David arose, and fled that day for fear of Saul, and went to Achish the king of Gath.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And David arose and fled that day for fear of Saul,.... He had fled before for fear of him both from his own house, and…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Achish king of Gath - It appears from the title that Ps. 34 was composed on this occasion. (See the note there.) Nothing…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Went to Achish the king of Gath - This was the worst place to which he could have gone: it was the very city of Goliath,…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 21:10-15
David, though king elect, is here an exile - designed to be master of vast treasures, yet just now begging his bread -…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–19211 Samuel 21:10-15
David's flight to Gath
10. and went to Achish In the extremity of peril, David was driven to take refuge among Saul's…
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