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Then said David to Jonathan, Who shall tell me if perchance your father answer you roughly?
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A Practical Problem
Commentators explain that David's question is a practical one, born from a correct assessment of the danger. He realizes that if Saul becomes angry, Jonathan himself will be under suspicion, making it impossible for him to report back safely. This practical problem necessitates the secret sign they devise later.
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1 Samuel
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19th Century
Anglican
Who shall tell me? or what if thy father answer thee roughly? —The language in the original is here very abrupt and invol…
Baptist
And David said unto Jonathan, Behold, to morrow is the new moon, and I should not fail to sit with the king at meat: but let me go, that I may …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then said David to Jonathan, who shall tell me ? &c.] The disposition of Saul's mind towards him, whether he gave a …
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Presbyterian
The trials David met with prepared him for future advancement. In this way, the Lord deals with those whom He prepares for glory. He does not put t…
