He brought them before ... - The Septuagint renders this as “he persuaded (the face of) the king.”

In the hold - This refers to…

While that David was in the hold. —This “hold” is, of course, identical with the “hold” of 1 Samuel 22:5, fro…

And he brought them before the king of Moab Having leave from him for it, and left them with him; so the Targum, "caused …

See what weak instruments God sometimes uses to bring about His own purposes. The Son of David is ready to receive distressed souls, who will be co…