1 Samuel 25:35
So David received of her hand that which she had brought him, and said unto her, Go up in peace to thine house; see, I have hearkened to thy voice, and have accepted thy person.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
So David received of her hand that which she had brought him,.... Her present, Sa1 25:18; and which he kindly took for his own use, as well as for his men; for it was a present for a prince:
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As an ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear, Pro 25:12. Abigail was a wise reprover of David's passion, and he gave an obedient ear to the reproof,…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
have accepted thy person Here in a good sense = I have granted thy petition. Cp. Gen 19:21.
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