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After whom is the king of Israel come out? after whom dost thou pursue? after a dead dog, after a flea.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

After whom... — In other words, was it consistent with the dignity of the king of Israel to lead armies in pursuit of a weak and helpless in…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

After a dead dog, after a flea. —These simple but vivid similes are very common in Eastern discourse. David certainly, in…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

After whom is the king of Israel come out ?
&c.] From his court and palace, with an army of men, and at the head of …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

David was falsely charged with seeking to harm Saul; he shows Saul that God's providence had given him an opportunity to do it. And it was based on…

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