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God's Sovereign Protection
Commentators emphasize that God supernaturally intervened to protect David. The Spirit of God came upon Saul's messengers, who were sent with hostile intent, causing them to prophesy instead. This powerful act demonstrates that God can thwart human plans to accomplish His will and protect His people.
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1 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Samuel 19:20
18th Century
Theologian
Samuel standing as appointed — Rather, "as Overseer, or leader."
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 19:20
19th Century
Bishop
The company of the prophets. — (On the general question of this company of prophets, see Excursus H, at the end of this B…
John Gill
On 1 Samuel 19:20
17th Century
Pastor
And Saul sent messengers to take David
Notwithstanding the sacred place he was in, so bent was he upon his destructi…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Samuel 19:11–24
17th Century
Minister
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…