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Support in Exile
Commentators explain that this chapter begins when David was at a low point, hiding from King Saul in Ziklag, a Philistine city. Despite his difficult circumstances as an exile, influential warriors began to rally to his side, demonstrating early loyalty to God's chosen future king.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Chronicles 12:1
18th Century
Theologian
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
On 1 Chronicles 12:1–7
19th Century
Bishop
Men of Benjamin and Judah who joined David at Ziklag. (Compare to 1 Samuel 27:0)
John Gill
On 1 Chronicles 12:1
17th Century
Pastor
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…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Chronicles 12:1–22
17th Century
Minister
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…