Then Saul took three thousand chosen men out of all Israel, and went to seek David and his men on the rocks of the wild goats.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The rocks of the wild goats signifies the craggy, precipitous character of the country.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Three thousand chosen men. — This large and carefully selected force is an indication of how thoroughly impressed Saul wa…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Then Saul took three thousand chosen men out of all Israel ,
&c.] Out of his army, with which he had been pursuing t…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

God delivered Saul into David's hand. It was an opportunity given to David to exercise faith and patience. He had a promise of the kingdom, but no …

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