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Hebron: A Strategic Gift
Commentators highlight that Hebron was not just another city. It was historically significant as Abraham's home, a city of refuge, and the future site of David's first royal capital. By sending a gift here, David was making a politically and spiritually significant gesture, honoring Israel's past and preparing for his future reign.
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1 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Samuel 30:31
18th Century
Theologian
Hebron - Now El-Khulil (). Hebron was a city of refuge (Joshua 20:7) and one of the cities of the Kohathites ([Reference Joshua …
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 30:31
19th Century
Bishop
Hebron. Hebron is one of the most ancient known cities in the world. It is now called El-Khalil (“friend of God”), owing to Abraha…
John Gill
On 1 Samuel 30:31
17th Century
Pastor
And to [them] which [were] in Hebron
A noted city in the tribe of Judah, in the mountainous part of it, and a city o…
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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 …