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Barnes' Notes on 1 Samuel 30:7

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Abiathar had continued to abide with David, ever since he joined him at Keilah 1 Samuel 23:6. On inquiry of the Lord by the ephod, see Judges 1:1 note. The answers were evidently given by the Word of the Lord in the mouth of the high priest (compare John 11:51). return to 'Top of Page'
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