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1 Samuel 14:52

1 Samuel 14:52
And there was sore war against the Philistines all the days of Saul: and when Saul saw any strong man, or any valiant man, he took him unto him.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And there was sore war against the Philistines all the days of Saul,.... For notwithstanding the late victory over them, and slaughter made among them, they recovered themselves, and came out again to…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

When Saul saw any strong man - This was very politic. He thus continued to recruit his army with strong and effective men.

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Samuel 14:47-52

Here is a general account of Saul's court and camp. 1. Of his court and family, the names of his sons and daughters (Sa1 14:49), and of his wife and his cousin-german that was general of his army, Sa1…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

he took him to serve in his permanent corps of picked soldiers (1Sa 13:4).

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