As the Lord liveth — It seems strange for a Philistine to swear by Yahweh. However, it is likely that the general meaning of this and simila…

Surely, as the Lord liveth. —This seems a strange oath for an idolatrous prince like the King of Gath to use—“By the life of Jehov…

Then Achish called David
Being so near him, that he could call to him himself, or he sent some person to him, to req…

David rarely had a greater deliverance than when he was dismissed from such ensnaring service. God's people should always behave in such a way as, …