Saul went on this side of the mountain, and David and his men on that side of the mountain: and David made haste to get away for fear of Saul; for Saul and his men compassed David and his men round about to take them.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The mountain. —Conder, in his Tent Life in Palestine, identifies this spot with high probability. Indeed, his whole book …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And Saul went on this side of the mountain, and David and his
men on that side of the mountain

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

In the midst of his wickedness, Saul affected to speak the language of piety. Such expressions, without suitable effects, can only amuse or deceive…

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