1 Samuel 21:15

“Have I need of mad men, that ye have brought this fellow to play the mad man in my presence? shall this fellow come into my house?”

My Notes

Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Have I need of madmen?.... Or fools, do I want them? have not I enough of them already at my court? I want wise men, and…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Shall this fellow come into my house? - I will not take into my service a man who is liable to so grievous a disease.…

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

come into my house Be taken into my service. Cp. Psa 101:7.