- Bible
- 1 Samuel
- Chapter 14
- Verse 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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Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
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.
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).