Now these are those who came to David to Ziklag, while he yet kept himself close because of Saul the son of Kish; and they were among the mighty men, his helpers in war.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

This chapter is composed entirely of material that is new to us, as no corresponding accounts appear in Samuel. It contains four lists:

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

To Ziklag. — A place within the territory of Judah allotted to Simeon (Joshua 19:5; 1 Chronicles 4:30). Th…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Now these are they that came to David to Ziklag Given him by Achish to live in, when he fled from Saul, ([Reference 1 Sam…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Here is an account of those who appeared and acted as David's friends while he was persecuted. No difficulties or dangers should keep the sinner fr…

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