1 Samuel 21:11
“And the servants of Achish said unto him, Is not this David the king of the land? did they not sing one to another of him in dances, saying, Saul hath slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands?”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the servants of Achish said unto him,.... Who knew who David was, and perceiving that he was respected by Achish:…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The king of the land - The Philistines gave him the title which their own lords bore.
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, 1882–1921
the king of the land The natural exaggeration of popular rumour. David had appeared as chief leader in the Philistine…
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