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God do so unto the enemies of David, and more also, if I leave of all that pertain to him by the morning light so much as one man-child.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The concluding phrase signifies the utter destruction of a family and is correctly explained to mean “every male,” perhaps with the idea of includi…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

So and more also. —This is an unusual variation of the common form of imprecation, “God do so to me and more also, if, etc., etc.”…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

So and more also do God unto the enemies of David
Give them as much health and prosperity, as much wealth and riches…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

By a gift, Abigail atoned for Nabal's denial of David's request. Her behaviour was very submissive. Yielding pacifies great offences. She puts hers…

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