And David said to Abishai, Destroy him not: for who can stretch forth his hand against the LORD'S anointed, and be guiltless?

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Against the Lord’s anointed. —David—taught, no doubt, by the prophet Samuel—looked upon the person of Saul as made sacred and invi…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And David said to Abishai, destroy him not
He laid his commands upon him not to hurt him:

for who…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

How soon do unholy hearts lose the good impressions that convictions have made on them! How helpless were Saul and all his men! All were as if disa…

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