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The chief was Ahiezer; then Joash, the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite, and Jeziel, and Pelet, the sons of Azmaveth, and Beracah, and Jehu the Anathothite,
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Saul's Kinsmen Join David
Commentators like John Gill highlight a remarkable detail: these warriors were Benjamites from Gibeah, King Saul's own hometown. This means that even Saul's kinsmen and neighbors were leaving him to join David. Their defection was a powerful sign that allegiance was shifting in Israel, as people recognized God's anointing on David.
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1 Chronicles
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19th Century
Anglican
Men of Benjamin and Judah who joined David at Ziklag. (Compare to 1 Samuel 27:0)
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
The chief was Ahiezer, then Joash, the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite Who was of Gibeah, in the tribe of Benjamin, someti…
Presbyterian
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…
