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David's Permanent Promotion
Commentator John Gill explains that this was a pivotal moment for David, marking a permanent change in his status. He was no longer a shepherd who occasionally visited the court as a musician. Saul's action formally brought him into the royal court as a permanent member, beginning the fulfillment of the king's promise to reward the one who defeated Goliath.
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1 Samuel
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Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Samuel 18:2–4
19th Century
Preacher
And Saul took him that day, and would let him go no more home to his father's house. Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved …
John Gill
On 1 Samuel 18:2
17th Century
Pastor
And Saul took him that day
Not only into his favor, and into his service, but into his court; even on that very day …
Matthew Henry
On 1 Samuel 18:1–5
17th Century
Minister
The friendship of David and Jonathan was the effect of Divine grace, which produces in true believers one heart and one soul, and causes them to lo…