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Now therefore, I pray thee, let my lord the king hear the words of his servant. If it be Jehovah that hath stirred thee up against me, let him accept an offering: but if it be the children of men, cursed be they before Jehovah: for they have driven me out this day that I should not cleave unto the inheritance of Jehovah, saying, Go, serve other gods.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

If the Lord has stirred you up - The meaning is clear from the preceding history. An “evil spirit from God troubling him” was the beginning …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Let him accept an offering. The words here are difficult ones from a theological point of view. If, however, we are content to int…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Now therefore, I pray you, let my lord the king hear the
words of his servant

Wheth…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

David reasoned seriously and affectionately with Saul. Those who forbid our attendance on God's ordinances do what they can to estrange us from God…

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