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The greatest insult and most stinging reproach that can be leveled against someone in the ancient Near East is to dishonor their parents or ancesto…
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
19th Century
Anglican
19th Century
Saul’s anger was kindled. —As David expected, his absence kindled into a flame the anger of Saul. Probably he had determi…
Charles Spurgeon
CharlesSpurgeon
19th Century
Baptist
19th Century
Then Saul's anger was kindled against Jonathan, and he said to him, Thou son of the perverse rebellious woman, do not I know that thou hast cho…
John Gill
JohnGill
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century
Then Saul's anger was kindled against Jonathan
For giving David leave to go, and for excusing him in this manner.
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century
No one was more consistent than David in attending holy duties; nor would he have been absent, except that self-preservation compelled him to withd…
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Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes