1 Samuel 22:5
“And the prophet Gad said unto David, Abide not in the hold; depart, and get thee into the land of Judah. Then David departed, and came into the forest of Hareth.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the prophet Gad said unto David,.... Who either accompanied him in his exile, or was sent unto him on this account,…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The prophet Gad - Mentioned here for the first time. One may conjecture that Samnel had sent him privately from Naioth…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Get thee into the land of Judah - Gad saw that in this place alone he could find safety.
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 22:1-5
Here, I. David shelters himself in the cave of Adullam, Sa1 22:1. Whether it was a natural or artificial fastness does…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
the prophet Gad Mentioned here for the first time, and not again till David had come to the throne, when he appears as…
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