And the time that David dwelt in the country of the Philistines was a full year and four months.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

A full year and four months. — Keil calls attention to the exact statement of time here as a proof of the historical charact…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And the time that David dwelt in the country of the
Philistines
At Gath and Ziklag:

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Unbelief is a sin that easily besets even good men, when without are fightings, and within are fears; and it is difficult to overcome them. Lord, i…

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