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A Leader, Not a Fugitive
Commentators highlight the stark contrast between this visit to Gath and David's first. He no longer arrives alone and in fear, but openly with 600 men and their families. This shows his growth into a recognized and powerful leader, commanding respect even from his enemies.
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1 Samuel
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Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 27:2
19th Century
Bishop
The six hundred men. —This was the original number. They still formed the nucleus of the force, but the total number was now far l…
John Gill
On 1 Samuel 27:2
17th Century
Pastor
And David arose
From the place where he was:
and he passed over ;
the borders …
Matthew Henry
On 1 Samuel 27:1–7
17th Century
Minister
Unbelief is a sin that easily besets even good men, when without are fightings, and within are fears; and it is difficult to overcome them. Lord, i…