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1 Samuel 17:22

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 1 Samuel 17:22 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And David left his baggage in the hand of the keeper of the baggage, and ran to the army, and came and saluted his brethren.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And David left his baggage in the hand of the keeper of the baggage, and ran to the army, and came and saluted his brethren.
1 Samuel 17:22 — American Standard Version

Context — 1 Samuel 17

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
19Now Saul, and they, and all the men of Israel, were in the vale of Elah, fighting with the Philistines.
20dummy verses inserted by amos
21And Israel and the Philistines put the battle in array, army against army.
22And David left his baggage in the hand of the keeper of the baggage, and ran to the army, and came and saluted his brethren.
23And as he talked with them, behold, there came up the champion, the Philistine of Gath, Goliath by name, out of the ranks of the Philistines, and spake according to the same words: and David heard them.
24And all the men of Israel, when they saw the man, fled from him, and were sore afraid.
25And the men of Israel said, Have ye seen this man that is come up? surely to defy Israel is he come up: and it shall be, that the man who killeth him, the king will enrich him with great riches, and will give him his daughter, and make his father`s house free in Israel.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And David left his carriage in the hand the keeper of the carriage, etc.] That is, he left load of provisions he brought with him in the hand of the keeper of the bag and baggage of the army, their clothes, and such like things; not having an opportunity to deliver them to his brethren, who were just going to engage in battle: and ran into the army; which showed the valour and courage of David, who chose rather to expose himself in battle, than to abide with the keeper of the carriages: and came and saluted his brethren; asked them of their welfare, in his father’s name and his own.”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“left his carriage in the hand of the keeper of the carriage--to make his way to the standard of Judah.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“his carriage: Heb. the vessels from upon him saluted his brethren: Heb. asked his brethren of peace, Gen 37:14; Jdg 18:15; Mat 10:12, Mat 10:13; Luk 10:5, Luk 10:6 1 Kings (1 Samuel) 17:23”
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