and there I will send a lad, saying, ‘Go, find the arrows.’ If I expressly say to the lad, ‘Look, the arrows are on this side of you; get them and come’—then, as the Lord lives, there is safety for you and no harm.

Commentaries

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Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

Thus, arrangements were made to let David know if he was in danger. Love is thoughtful; love seeks to keep its object out of harm's way. Therefore,…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And, behold, I will send a lad
That attended on him, and carried his bow and arrows, and fetched his arrows when he …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Jonathan faithfully promises that he would let David know how he found his father disposed towards him. It will be a kindness to ourselves and to o…