1 Samuel 25:16
“They were a wall unto us both by night and day, all the while we were with them keeping the sheep.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
They were a wall unto us both by night and day,.... Protecting and defending them against the Philistines, who, as they…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
A wall - To protect them from the attacks of the Bedouins, etc. They had been as safe with David’s men around them as if…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 25:12-17
Here is, I. The report made to David of the abuse Nabal had given to his messengers (Sa1 25:12): They turned their way.…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
a wall unto us A defence against the predatory tribes of the desert. See Job 1:15; Job 1:17.
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