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A Fame That Crossed Borders
Commentators note that David's reputation as a mighty warrior, immortalized in the popular song about slaying 'ten thousands,' was so widespread that even his enemies, the Philistines, immediately recognized him. His fame, not a specific item like Goliath's sword, announced his arrival in the enemy city of Gath.
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1 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Samuel 21:11
18th Century
Theologian
The king of the land - The Philistines gave him the title which their own lords bore.
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 21:11
19th Century
Bishop
Is not this David? — Some commentators have supposed, but quite needlessly, that it was the sword of Goliath which betrayed the he…
John Gill
On 1 Samuel 21:11
17th Century
Pastor
And the servants of Achish said to him
Who knew who David was, and perceiving that he was respected by Achish:
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Samuel 21:10–15
17th Century
Minister
God's persecuted people have often found better treatment from Philistines than from Israelites. David had reason to put confidence in Achish, yet …