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So I stood beside him, and slew him, because I was sure that he could not live after that he was fallen: and I took the crown that was upon his head, and the bracelet that was on his arm, and have brought them hither unto my lord.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The Amalekite was one of those who came to strip the slain on the morrow after the battle (1 Samuel 31:8), and was lu…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Slew him. —This story is inconsistent with that given in 1 Samuel 31:4–5, and was evidently invented by the Amalekite …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

So I stood upon him, and slew him
Pressed with all his weight upon his body, that so the spear might pierce through him, and s…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The blow that opened David's way to the throne was given around the time he had been greatly distressed. Those who commit their concerns to the Lor…

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