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- 1 Samuel
- Chapter 23
- Verse 12
1 Samuel 23:12
“Then said David, Will the men of Keilah deliver me and my men into the hand of Saul? And the LORD said, They will deliver thee up.”
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Commentary
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Then said David, will the men of Keilah deliver me and my men into the hand of Saul?.... That is, the lords and great…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The conduct of the men of Keilah would be like that of the men of Judah to Samson their deliverer Jdg 15:10-13.
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 23:7-13
Here is, I. Saul contriving within himself the destruction of David (Sa1 23:7, Sa1 23:8): He heard that he had come to…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
They will deliver thee up With the cowardice and ingratitude of thorough selfishness. Cp. Jdg 15:10-13.
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