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It was so, as she rode on her donkey, and came down by the covert of the mountain, that behold, David and his men came down toward her; and she met them.
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The Significance of the Setting
Commentators explain that the "covert of the mountain" was likely a hidden valley or pass. Abigail descended from one side while David and his men came down the other, leading to a sudden meeting. Scholars suggest Abigail may have chosen this secret route to act quickly and discreetly, without her foolish husband's knowledge, demonstrating her wisdom and initiative.
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1 Samuel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The covert of the hill - This was probably a defile or glen, literally a “secret place,” as in 1 Samuel 19:2. She was riding dow…
19th Century
Anglican
The covert of the hill.—Keil explains the words sether hahar—literally, a hidden part of the mountain—as probabl…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And it was [so, as] she rode on the ass After her servants:
that she came down, by the covert of …
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