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Then the princes of the Philistines went forth: and it happened, as often as they went forth, that David behaved himself more wisely than all the servants of Saul; so that his name was much set by.
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A Calculated Attack
Commentators suggest the Philistines attacked for two reasons: revenge for David's recent victories and a strategic calculation. Based on Jewish law (Deut. 24:5), they may have assumed David, as a newlywed, would be exempt from war for a year. However, scholars note that David understood this law didn't apply to defensive wars, so he continued to lead and fight effectively.
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19th Century
Anglican
Went forth. —Probably to avenge the last raid of David (recounted in 1 Samuel 18:27). Wordsworth, quoting from the Rab…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then the princes of the Philistines went forth Out of their cities in troops, to revenge and spoil the land of Israe…
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 …
