1 Samuel 24:7
“So David stayed his servants with these words, and suffered them not to rise against Saul. But Saul rose up out of the cave, and went on his way.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
So David stayed his servants with these words,.... Or pacified them, as the Targum, and made them quiet and easy in that…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Suffered them not to rise against Saul - As he could restrain them, it was his duty to do so; had he connived at their…
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, 1882–1921
stayed Lit. tore, or lashed: a strong expression. Vulg. "confregit viros suos sermonibus."
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