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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
The rich man had exceeding many flocks and herds. In which the wealth of men lay in those times and countries; these in the parable signify David's wives and concubines, which were many; he had six…
It seems to have been a great while after David had been guilty of adultery with Bath-sheba before he was brought to repentance for it. For, when Nathan was sent to him, the child was born (Sa2…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
The rich man, &c. Observe how the details of the parable are all arranged so as to bring the heartless selfishness of the rich man into the strongest relief.
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