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When the messengers came in, behold, the teraphim was in the bed, with the pillow of goats` [hair] at the head of it.
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Seeking God as Your Refuge
Commentator Matthew Henry observes that in fleeing to Samuel, David was ultimately making God his refuge. This act is interpreted not just as finding a safe house, but as seeking comfort, direction, and communion with God through His prophet and ordinances. For believers, this illustrates the wisdom of turning to God and His church in times of trouble, rather than relying solely on worldly solutions.
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Reformed Baptist
And when the messengers were come in To David's house, and into the room where he was supposed to lie:
Presbyterian
Michal's stratagem to gain time until David got to a distance was allowable, but her falsehood did not even have the plea of necessity to excuse it…
