1 Samuel 22:15
“Did I then begin to enquire of God for him? be it far from me: let not the king impute any thing unto his servant, nor to all the house of my father: for thy servant knew nothing of all this, less or more.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Did I then begin to inquire of God for him?.... Was this the first time of inquiring of God for him? no; I have done…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Did I then begin ... - Some lay the stress upon the word “begin,” as though Ahimelech’s justification was that he had…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Did I then begin to inquire of God - He probably means that his inquiring now for David was no new thing, having often…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 22:6-19
We have seen the progress of David's troubles; now here we have the progress of Saul's wickedness. He seems to have laid…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Did I then begin That day did I begin, &c.? The stress is upon these words. Ahimelech pleads that there was no harm in…
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