Barnes' Notes on 1 Samuel 18:17

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Saul had not hitherto fulfilled the promise of which David had heard (marginal reference); nor was it unnatural that Saul should delay to do so, until the shepherd’s boy had risen to a higher rank. return to 'Top of Page'

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