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It was told Saul that David was fled to Gath: and he sought no more again for him.
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A Practical, Not Pious, Peace
Commentators agree that Saul stopped pursuing David for purely practical reasons, not due to a change of heart. As John Gill notes, once David was in enemy territory, Saul no longer feared him as an immediate threat within Israel and ceased his hunt. This reveals the persistence of Saul's hatred.
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1 Samuel
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19th Century
Anglican
And it was told Saul. —This short statement tells us plainly that up to the moment when Saul heard that David had crossed…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And it was told Saul that David was fled to Gath Who very probably had his spies out to watch his motions, and report to …
Presbyterian
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…
