The Philistines have invaded the land. —This, as Lange well observes, was “God’s plan to save David.” The Philistines had…

But there came a messenger unto Saul
From his court, by order of his council there; though the Jews ^F20 s…

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