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A Superficial Peace
Commentators observe that the reconciliation between Saul and David was superficial and temporary. Phrases like "in appearance" (Gill) and the description of Saul's jealousy as "slumbering fires" (Ellicott) suggest the peace was fragile. While life returned to normal "as in times past," the root issue in Saul's heart was not resolved.
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1 Samuel
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Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 19:7
19th Century
Bishop
As in times past.—The old life went on as before, and David seemingly was received on terms of intimacy and affection by the king,…
John Gill
On 1 Samuel 19:7
17th Century
Pastor
And Jonathan called David
Out of his lurking place in the field, after Saul was returned home:
an…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Samuel 19:1–10
17th Century
Minister
How forcible are right words! Saul was, for a time, convinced of the unreasonableness of his enmity to David; but he continued his malice against D…