1 Samuel 28:2
“And David said to Achish, Surely thou shalt know what thy servant can do. And Achish said to David, Therefore will I make thee keeper of mine head for ever.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And David said to Achish, surely thou shalt know what thy servant can do,.... By which he would have Achish understand,…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Thou shalt know ... - David dissembled (compare also 1Sa 29:8), hoping, no doubt, that something would happen to prevent…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Surely thou shalt know what thy servant can do - This was another equivocal answer; and could only be understood by his…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 28:1-6
Here is, I. The design of the Philistines against Israel. They resolved to fight them, Sa1 28:1. If the Israelites had…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Surely thou shalt know Better, Therefore now shalt thou know: reading nowfor thouwith the Sept. and Vulg. David's answer…