And Saul said, I will give him her, that she may be a snare to him, and that the hand of the Philistines may be against him. Wherefore Saul said to David, Thou shalt this day be my son in law in the one of the twain.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

In the one of the two - Some prefer “the second time” (Job 33:14). The first contract had been broken by giving Merab to Adriel.…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

That she may be a snare to him. —Is it not possible that this dark plot of Saul against a life once so dear to him—a plot which in…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And Saul said, I will give him her, that she may be a snare
to him
The cause and occa…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

For a long time David was kept in continual apprehension of falling by the hand of Saul, yet he persevered in meek and respectful behavior towards …

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