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Then the men of David said to him, “This is the day of which the Lord said to you, ‘Behold, I will deliver your enemy into your hand, that you may do to him as it seems good to you.’ ” And David arose and secretly cut off a corner of Saul’s robe.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The day the LORD spoke of... — This was how David's men interpreted divine predictions like 1 Samuel 15:28 and [Reference 1 Samu…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Behold the day of which the Lord said to you.—This was the version by David’s men of such predictions as [Reference 1 Samuel 15:28…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And the men of David said unto him
Some of his principal men, who were about him, and near him, such as Joab and Abi…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

God delivered Saul into David's hand. It was an opportunity given to David to exercise faith and patience. He had a promise of the kingdom, but no …