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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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A Desperate Chase
Commentators describe a tense, life-or-death chase. Saul and David were on opposite sides of the same mountain, so close they were nearly within sight. Scholars like John Gill explain that Saul's forces were not just pursuing but actively encircling David's men, making escape seem humanly impossible. This highlights the severity of the trial just before God's intervention.
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19th Century
Anglican
The mountain. —Conder, in his Tent Life in Palestine, identifies this spot with high probability. Indeed, his whole book …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Saul went on this side of the mountain, and David and his men on that side of the mountain
Presbyterian
In the midst of his wickedness, Saul affected to speak the language of piety. Such expressions, without suitable effects, can only amuse or deceive…
