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God's Sovereign Protection
Commentators emphasize that this verse showcases God's ultimate control. Despite King Saul's daily and relentless pursuit with all his resources, he was powerless to capture David. Scholars explain that this was not due to David's cleverness alone, but because 'God delivered him not into his hand.' It's a clear demonstration that God's plan and protection override the power of earthly rulers.
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1 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Samuel 23:14
18th Century
Theologian
Ziph is placed between Hebron and En-gedi (marginal references). (The wood of 1 Samuel 23:15 is taken by Conder as a proper na…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 23:14
19th Century
Bishop
The wilderness of Ziph. —This wilderness probably lies between Hebron and En-gedi. Some of these “stations” in the wanderings of t…
John Gill
On 1 Samuel 23:14
17th Century
Pastor
And David abode in the wilderness in strong holds
In the wilderness of Ziph, in high and strong rocks there, as it s…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Samuel 23:14–18
17th Century
Minister
David made no attempt against Saul; he kept God's way, waited God's time, and was content to secure himself in woods and wildernesses. Let it make …