1 Samuel 18:30 Meaning, Study, & Commentary | NLT

Every time the commanders of the Philistines attacked, David was more successful against them than all the rest of Saul’s officers. So David’s name became very famous.

Commentaries

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

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

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 …