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Now David fled, and escaped, and came to Samuel to Ramah, and told him all that Saul had done to him. He and Samuel went and lived in Naioth.
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Seeking Godly Counsel
Commentators explain that David didn't flee randomly; he intentionally sought out the prophet Samuel. He went for advice, comfort, and to have his faith strengthened by the man who had anointed him king. As one scholar notes, David was making God his refuge by going to God's prophet, seeking rest in 'Samuel's church' after the turmoil of Saul's court.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
No such place as Naioth (or Nevaioth) is known, but the word means “dwellings.” Therefore, it is considered that Naioth was the name of the collegi…
19th Century
Anglican
And came to Samuel. —The influence and authority which Samuel still preserved in the nation, even in the stormy close of Saul’s career, mu…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
So David fled and escaped Fled from his own house, and escaped falling into the hands of the messengers of Saul, and…
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