And there fell some of Manasseh to David, when he came with the Philistines against Saul to battle: but they helped them not: for the lords of the Philistines upon advisement sent him away, saying, He will fall to his master Saul to the jeopardy of our heads.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

There fell. —The regular term for desertion of one cause for another (2 Kings 25:11).

When he came with the Philist…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And there fell some of Manasseh to David
Of the tribe of Manasseh; they took his part, and on his side, and joined h…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Here is an account of those who appeared and acted as David's friends while he was persecuted. No difficulties or dangers should keep the sinner fr…

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