1 Samuel 24:2
“Then Saul took three thousand chosen men out of all Israel, and went to seek David and his men upon the rocks of the wild goats.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Then Saul took three thousand chosen men out of all Israel,.... Out of his army, with which he had been pursuing the…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The rocks of the wild goats - To signify the craggy precipitous character of the country.
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Rocks of the wild goats - The original (צורי היעלים tsurey haiyeelim) is variously understood. The Vulgate makes a…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 24:1-8
Here, I. Saul renews his pursuit of David, Sa1 24:1, Sa1 24:2. No sooner had he come home safely from chasing the…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–19211 Samuel 24:1-8
David spares Saul's life in the cave at En-gedi
This narrative and that in ch. 26 are regarded by some commentators as…
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