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Three of the thirty chief men went down to the rock to David, into the cave of Adullam; and the host of the Philistines were encamped in the valley of Rephaim.

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Serving the Greater David

Matthew Henry draws a powerful parallel from this account. Just as these mighty men served King David, Christians are called to serve the 'Son of David,' Jesus Christ. Their loyalty advanced David's kingdom, and our faithfulness to Christ supports His kingdom. True honor is found not in worldly fame but in being registered as faithful to Him.

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1 Chronicles

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Chronicles 11:15

19th Century

Bishop

Now three of the thirty captains. —Literally, and a three out of the thirty chiefs went down; a mode of description which…

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Chronicles 11:15

17th Century

Pastor

(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 11:1)

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Chronicles 11:10–47

17th Century

Minister

An account is given of David's champions, the great men who served him. Yet David attributed his success not to the mighty men who were with him, b…