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If he say thus, It is well; your servant shall have peace: but if he be angry, then know that evil is determined by him.
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A Test of the Heart
David devises a simple test to uncover Saul's true intentions. As commentator John Gill explains, a calm response from Saul would signal peace. However, an angry outburst would confirm that 'evil is determined by him'—that Saul had a settled, malicious plan to harm David. This test was designed to move beyond ambiguity and reveal the truth of Saul's heart.
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19th Century
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
If he say thus, [it is] well It is very well, it is very good and right in him to do so:
your ser…
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…
