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Of the Gadites there separated themselves to David to the stronghold in the wilderness, mighty men of valor, men trained for war, that could handle shield and spear; whose faces were like the faces of lions, and they were as swift as the roes on the mountains;

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Fierce as Lions, Swift as Deer

Commentators explain that the descriptions of these warriors are not just poetic but descriptive of their key military assets. Having 'faces like lions' signified their fierce, intimidating courage, while being 'swift as roes' pointed to their incredible speed, crucial for pursuit and maneuvering in the mountainous wilderness. These were elite, formidable fighters.

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1 Chronicles

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 1 Chronicles 12:8

18th Century

Theologian

Into the hold to the wilderness - Rather, “into the hold toward the wilderness.” Some understand by this Ziklag, some En-gedi ([Reference 1 …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Chronicles 12:8–18

19th Century

Bishop

  1. List of Gadites, and an account of a band of Judeans and Benjamites who joined David in the stronghold (1 Chronicles 11:14) tow…

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Chronicles 12:8

17th Century

Pastor

And of the Gadites there separated themselves unto David, into
the hold to the wilderness<…

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Matthew Henry

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…

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