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But all Israel and Judah loved David; for he went out and came in before them.
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A Unifying Leader
Commentators explain that David was loved by "all Israel and Judah," indicating his popularity crossed tribal lines. This was significant because a distinction already existed between the northern (Israel) and southern (Judah) tribes. His public leadership and military success, described as him going "out and came in before them," earned him this universal affection.
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1 Samuel
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19th Century
Anglican
But all Israel and Judah. —This distinct mention of the two great later divisions of the chosen people seems to point to …
Baptist
This love of the people only caused Saul's hatred of David to become even more excessive; but Jonathan still loved David and promised to remain loy…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And all Israel and Judah loved David The verb is singular, and denotes that everyone of them loved him in all the tr…
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Presbyterian
For a long time David was kept in continual apprehension of falling by the hand of Saul, yet he persevered in meek and respectful behavior towards …
