Jesse’s three oldest sons—Eliab, Abinadab, and Shimea—had already joined Saul’s army to fight the Philistines.

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John Gill

John Gill

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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And the three eldest sons of Jesse went and followed Saul to
the battle
Either of the…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

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17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Jesse little thought of sending his son to the army at that critical juncture; but the wise God orders actions and affairs to serve his designs. In…