1 Samuel 17:19
Now Saul, and they, and all the men of Israel, were in the valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
Now Saul, and they,.... That is, the sons of Jesse, and brethren of David:
and all the men of Israel; the soldiers in the army:
were in the valley Elah; or "by" it, near unto it; for they were set…
Methodist theologian, 1762–1832
Adam Clarke
Fighting with the Philistines - See at the end of the chapter, Sa1 17:58 (note).
Forty days the two armies lay encamped facing one another, each advantageously posted, but neither forward to engage. Either they were parleying and treating of an accommodation or they were waiting…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
Now Saul, &c. Probably, "Now Saul and they … are," &c., i.e. it is Jesse's direction to David where to find his brothers, not a remark of the historian.