David heard these comments and was very afraid of what King Achish of Gath might do to him.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

And David laid up these words. — Now, for the first time, David saw how widely his renown had traveled, a renown of which…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And David laid up these words in his heart
Pondered upon them, and thought them over in his mind, finding that he wa…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

God's persecuted people have often found better treatment from Philistines than from Israelites. David had reason to put confidence in Achish, yet …