Eliab his eldest brother heard when he spoke to the men; and Eliab`s anger was kindled against David, and he said, Why are you come down? and with whom have you left those few sheep in the wilderness? I know your pride, and the naughtiness of your heart; for you have come down that you might see the battle.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Why did you come down?—From the heights of Bethlehem to the valley of Elah.

Your pride and the wickedness of your hea…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

And Eliab’s anger was kindled against David. There were probably many years between the ages of the eldest and youngest of these e…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And Eliab his eldest brother heard when he spoke unto the
men
Heard the questions he …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Jesse little thought of sending his son to the army at that critical juncture; but the wise God orders actions and affairs to serve his designs. In…

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