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God's Providential Timing
All commentators agree that the messenger's arrival was no coincidence. Just as Saul was closing in on David, God orchestrated a Philistine invasion. Scholars like Ellicott and Gill describe this as a clear act of divine providence, a 'plan to save David' at the most critical moment, demonstrating God's sovereign control over events.
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1 Samuel
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Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 23:27
19th Century
Bishop
The Philistines have invaded the land. —This, as Lange well observes, was “God’s plan to save David.” The Philistines had…
John Gill
On 1 Samuel 23:27
17th Century
Pastor
But there came a messenger unto Saul
From his court, by order of his council there; though the Jews F20 s…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Samuel 23:19–29
17th Century
Minister
In the midst of his wickedness, Saul affected to speak the language of piety. Such expressions, without suitable effects, can only amuse or deceive…