1 Samuel 23:12
Then said David, Will the men of Keilah deliver me and my men into the hand of Saul? And the LORD said, They will deliver thee up.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
Then said David, will the men of Keilah deliver me and my men into the hand of Saul?.... That is, the lords and great men of the place, the governor of the city, and the heads of it, the chief…
Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Barnes' Notes
The conduct of the men of Keilah would be like that of the men of Judah to Samson their deliverer Jdg 15:10-13.
Here is, I. Saul contriving within himself the destruction of David (Sa1 23:7, Sa1 23:8): He heard that he had come to Keilah; and did he not hear what brought him thither? Was it not told him that he…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
They will deliver thee up With the cowardice and ingratitude of thorough selfishness. Cp. Jdg 15:10-13.
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