1 Samuel 23:17
And he said unto him, Fear not: for the hand of Saul my father shall not find thee; and thou shalt be king over Israel, and I shall be next unto thee; and that also Saul my father knoweth.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
And he said unto him, fear not,.... Distrust not the power, providence, and promises of God, nor dread the wrath of Saul, or fear falling into his hands:
for the hand of Saul my father shall not…
Here is, I. David absconding. He abode in a wilderness, in a mountain (Sa1 23:14), in a wood, Sa1 23:15. We must here, 1. Commend his eminent virtues, his humility, modesty, fidelity to his prince,…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
Saul my father knoweth Both that thou art destined to be king (see on 1Sa 18:9), and that I am ready to resign my claims in thy favour. This is the climax of Jonathan's unselfish generosity.
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