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Barnes' Notes on 1 Samuel 22:5

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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The prophet Gad - Mentioned here for the first time. One may conjecture that Samnel had sent him privately from Naioth to tell David not to abide in the hold. Whether he stayed with David or returned to the College of the prophets does not appear. For later notices of him see marginal references. The forest of Hareth is unknown. return to 'Top of Page'
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