Was he not most honourable of three? therefore he was their captain: howbeit he attained not unto the first three.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

That is, "Was he not the most honorable of the three of the second order; however, he did not attain to the first three," namely, the triad which c…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Was he not most honourable of three ?
&c.] He was; who, besides the exploit here mentioned, did many other things; h…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

David once earnestly longed for the water at the well of Bethlehem. It seems to be an instance of weakness. He was thirsty; he had often refreshed …

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