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A Fortress, Not Just a Cave
Commentators describe the 'cave of Adullam' not as a small hole, but as a massive, defensible stronghold. Located in David's home tribe of Judah, it was a strategic place of refuge. Scholar John Gill notes that it was likely here, in this place of isolation, that David composed Psalm 142, a powerful prayer from a desperate soul.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Samuel 22:1
18th Century
Theologian
To the cave Adullam. This should be understood as the cave “of” Adullam, located near the town of that name. Adullam was a town in the Sheph…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 22:1
19th Century
Bishop
The cave Adullam. —The great valley of Elah forms the highway from Philistia to Hebron. Especially in one of the tributary valleys…
John Gill
On 1 Samuel 22:1
17th Century
Pastor
David therefore departed from thence
From Gath, being driven by Achish from his court, and let go by his servants, a…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Samuel 22:1–5
17th Century
Minister
See what weak instruments God sometimes uses to bring about His own purposes. The Son of David is ready to receive distressed souls, who will be co…