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The king said to Doeg, Turn you, and fall on the priests. Doeg the Edomite turned, and he fell on the priests, and he killed on that day eighty-five persons who wore a linen ephod.
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The Willing Executioner
Commentators highlight that while Saul's own Israelite guards refused his evil command, Doeg the Edomite immediately obeyed. The man who falsely accused the priests became their executioner. This serves as a stark warning that corrupt leaders can often find willing instruments to carry out their wicked plans, especially among those who lack reverence for God.
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1 Samuel
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18th Century
Theologian
We are not to suppose that Doeg killed them all with his own hand. He had a band of men under his command, many or all of whom were perhaps foreign…
19th Century
Bishop
And Doeg the Edomite ... fell upon the priests, and slew on that day fourscore and five persons. —No doubt, assisted by h…
17th Century
Pastor
And the king said to Doeg, you turn and fall upon the priests For determined he was t…
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Minister
Observe the nature of jealous malice and its contemptible schemes. Saul considers everyone around him his enemies because they do not simply agree …