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1 Samuel 23:29

1 Samuel 23:29
And David went up from thence, and dwelt in strong holds at Engedi.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And David went up from thence,.... From the wilderness of Maon, having had a narrow escape for his life:

and dwelt in…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

En-gedi (the fountain of the kid), anciently called Hazezon-Tamar Gen 14:7 from the palm-trees which used to grow there,…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Strong holds at En-gedi - En-gedi was situated near to the western coast of the Dead Sea, not far from Jeshimon: it…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 23:19-29

Here, 1. The Ziphites offer their service to Saul, to betray David to him, Sa1 23:19, Sa1 23:20. He was sheltering…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

at En-gedi En-gedi (fountain of the kid), now Ain-Jidy, is situated about half way along the western shore of the Dead…