The servants of Achish said to him, "Isn`t this David the king of the land? Didn`t they sing one to another about him in dances, saying, `Saul has slain his thousands, David his ten thousands?`"

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The king of the land - The Philistines gave him the title which their own lords bore.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Is not this David? — Some commentators have supposed, but quite needlessly, that it was the sword of Goliath which betrayed the he…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

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

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

God's persecuted people have often found better treatment from Philistines than from Israelites. David had reason to put confidence in Achish, yet …

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