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Now the acts of David the king, first and last, behold, they are written in the history of Samuel the seer, and in the history of Nathan the prophet, and in the history of Gad the seer,
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The Bible's Historical Roots
This verse shows the Bible is grounded in historical records. The Chronicler cites his sources: the histories written by the prophets Samuel, Nathan, and Gad. Commentators suggest these were contemporary journals from which the canonical books of Samuel were compiled under divine inspiration, assuring us that the biblical account of David's life is reliable.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
On the character of the works alluded to, see the Introduction to Chronicles.
Gad the seer - Gad is not given the same title here as S…
19th Century
Anglican
Now the acts of David the king, first and last. —Literally, And the words (dibrê) of David the king, the former and the latter…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Now the acts of David the king, first and last All that he did that was memorable, both before he was king, and when…
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