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God Knows What "Would Be"
Commentators explain that God's answer, "They will deliver you up," was not a fixed prophecy but a revelation of what would happen if David stayed. Scholars like John Gill and Matthew Henry clarify that God knew the hearts and intentions of the people. This shows God's knowledge isn't just of the future, but of all possibilities, allowing Him to guide His people out of harm's way.
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1 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Samuel 23:12
18th Century
Theologian
The conduct of the men of Keilah would be like that of the men of Judah toward Samson, their deliverer (Judges 15:10–13).
John Gill
On 1 Samuel 23:12
17th Century
Pastor
Then said David, will the men of Keilah deliver me and my men
into the hand of Saul ?
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Samuel 23:7–13
17th Century
Minister
David might well complain of his enemies, that they rewarded him evil for good, and that for his love they were his adversaries. Christ was treated…