Did I just begin to inquire of God for him today? Far be it from me! Do not let the king impute anything against his servant or against any of the household of my father, because your servant knows nothing at all of this whole affair.”

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Did I then begin ... - Some emphasize the word “begin,” as if Ahimelech’s justification was that he had often inquired of the Lord for David…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Did I then begin to inquire? —The English translation of the Hebrew here would imply that David had on many previous occasions rec…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Did I then begin to inquire of God for him ? &c.] Was this the first time of inquiring of God for him? no; I have done th…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Observe the nature of jealous malice and its contemptible schemes. Saul considers everyone around him his enemies because they do not simply agree …