1 Samuel 23:18
And they two made a covenant before the LORD: and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
And they two made a covenant before the Lord,.... Renewed the covenant they had before made in the name and fear of God, and before him as a witness of it. Kimchi and Abarbinel interpret this phrase:…
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
to his house Home to Gibeah, where Saul was (1Sa 23:23). It was the final parting of the friends.
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