1 Samuel 22:23

“Abide thou with me, fear not, etc.] He appeared to be in a fright; which is not to be wondered at, as not knowing what to do, and where to go and provide for his safety; when, to allay his fears, and make him easy, David invites and encourages him to stay with him, and not be afraid of Saul, nor any other: for he that seeketh my life seeketh thy life; or, as Kimchi observes, it may be interpreted, “my life he seeks who seeks thy life”; we are in the same circumstances, and have the same common enemy, and therefore it is best and safest to be together; as the Targum, “he that seeks to kill me seeks to kill thee;” and as Jarchi adds, he that loves me will love thee, and he that keeps my life…”

“The characteristic generosity of David’s disposition breaks out in these words. He never forgot a friend. (Compare 2 Samuel 1:26; 2 Samuel 9:1, etc.) David acknowledges that Saul’s enmity against Abiathar is the consequence of his enmity against himself, and therefore David makes common cause with him. return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on 1 Samuel 22". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bnb/1-samuel-22.html. 1870. StudyLight.org © 2001-2026 Powered by Lightspeed Technology”

“he that seeketh: Kg1 2:26; Mat 24:9; Joh 15:20, Joh 16:2, Joh 16:3; Heb 12:1-3 but with me: Joh 10:28-30, Joh 17:12, Joh 18:9 Next: 1 Kings (1 Samuel) Chapter 23”