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The Pivot to Prayer in Crisis
Commentators highlight that after a period of self-reliant decisions that led to disaster, David's immediate response to this new crisis is to seek God's guidance. Scholars suggest this calamity reminded David of his previous failure to consult the Lord. His call for the ephod represents a crucial pivot back to depending on God, especially when facing overwhelming circumstances.
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1 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Samuel 30:7
18th Century
Theologian
Abiathar had continued to remain with David ever since he joined him at Keilah (1 Samuel 23:6). Regarding inquiring of the Lord by the …
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 30:7
19th Century
Bishop
Abiathar. —Abiathar had doubtless been with David, and he had joined him at Keilah. Through all his wanderings, however, we hear n…
Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Samuel 30:7
19th Century
Preacher
And David said to Abiathar the priest, Ahimelech's son, I pray you, bring me here the ephod. And Abiathar brought there the ephod to David.
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John Gill
On 1 Samuel 30:7
17th Century
Pastor
And David said to Abiathar the priest, Ahimelech's son
The son of Ahimelech, who was slain at Nob by the order of Sa…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Samuel 30:7–15
17th Century
Minister
If in all our ways, even when, as in this case, there can be no doubt they are just, we acknowledge God, we may expect that He will direct our step…