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John Gill's Exposition on 1 Samuel 16:17

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John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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And Saul said unto his servants, etc.] Approving of, and pleased with the advice they gave: provide me now a man that can play well, and bring him to me; for being a sovereign prince, he could command whom he would to attend to his person and service.
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