Then the commanders of the Philistines went to battle, and it happened as often as they went out, that David was more successful than all the servants of Saul. So his name was held in high esteem.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Went forth. —Probably to avenge the last raid of David (recounted in 1 Samuel 18:27). Wordsworth, quoting from the Rab…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Then the princes of the Philistines went forth
Out of their cities in troops, to revenge and spoil the land of Israe…

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 …