1 Samuel 26:12
“So David took the spear and the cruse of water from Saul's bolster; and they gat them away, and no man saw it, nor knew it, neither awaked: for they were all asleep; because a deep sleep from the LORD was fallen upon them.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
So David took the spear, and the cruse of water, from Saul's bolster,.... Abishai either refusing to take them, since he…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
David took the spear and the cruse - The spear, we have already seen, was the emblem of power and regal dignity. But it…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 26:6-12
Here is, I. David's bold adventure into Saul's camp in the night, accompanied only by his kinsman Abishai, the son of…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
from Saul's bolster From Saul's head.
a deep sleep The word is used especially of supernaturallycaused sleep, as in Gen…
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