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God's Providential Refuge
Commentators describe En-gedi as a real, strategic location near the Dead Sea. With its dangerous passes and numerous caverns, it was an ideal natural fortress. David's arrival here wasn't random; it illustrates God's providence in guiding him to a specific, well-suited place of safety after his narrow escape from Saul.
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1 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Samuel 23:29
18th Century
Theologian
En-gedi (meaning "the fountain of the kid"), anciently called Hazezon-Tamar (Genesis 14:7) because of the palm trees that grew there, s…
John Gill
On 1 Samuel 23:29
17th Century
Pastor
And David went up from thence
From the wilderness of Maon, having had a narrow escape for his life:
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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…