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Of Manasseh also there fell away some to David, when he came with the Philistines against Saul to battle: but they didn`t help them; for the lords of the Philistines on advise sent him away, saying, He will fall away to his master Saul to the jeopardy of our heads.

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God's Providential Protection

Commentators explain this verse summarizes the events of 1 Samuel 29. David was in a precarious position, allied with Israel's enemies, yet some men from Manasseh still defected to him. The Philistine lords, acting on strategic advice, sent David away, fearing he would betray them to Saul. This providentially spared David from fighting his own people.

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1 Chronicles

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Chronicles 12:19–22

19th Century

Bishop

The seven Manassite chieftains who went over to David on the eve of Saul’s last battle.

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Chronicles 12:19

17th Century

Pastor

And there fell some of Manasseh to David
Of the tribe of Manasseh; they took his part, and on his side, and joined h…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Chronicles 12:1–22

17th Century

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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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