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David came to the two hundred men, who were so faint that they could not follow David, whom also they had made to abide at the brook Besor; and they went forth to meet David, and to meet the people who were with him: and when David came near to the people, he greeted them.

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A Leader's Compassion

Commentators note that upon his victorious return, David's first action toward the men who stayed behind was to greet them and inquire about their welfare. This act demonstrates a leader's compassion and care, valuing people not just for their strength in battle but for who they are.

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Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On 1 Samuel 30:21

19th Century

Preacher

There are some fainting and sick folk detained at home; I pray our blessed Lord to visit every one of them wherever they are at this moment.

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Samuel 30:21

17th Century

Pastor

And David came to the two hundred men
Left at the brook Besor:

who were so faint that they could …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Samuel 30:21–31

17th Century

Minister

What God gives us, He intends that we should do good with. In distributing the spoil, David was just and kind. Those are men of Belial indeed, who …