“The king has sent me on a private matter,” David said. “He told me not to tell anyone why I am here. I have told my men where to meet me later.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

A further instance of David’s unscrupulous inventiveness (Compare to 1 Samuel 20:6).

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The king has commanded me. —This is one of the sad episodes in a glorious life. Overwhelmed with dismay at his sudden fall, home a…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And David said to Ahimelech the priest
In reply to his question, and to account for such an appearance he made witho…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

David, in distress, fled to the tabernacle of God. It is a great comfort in a day of trouble that we have a God to approach, to whom we may share o…