John Gill's Exposition on 1 Samuel 16:22

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, let David, I pray thee, stand before me, etc.] Continue in his service; which was great condescension in him, and great respect shown to Jesse, not to detain his son without his leave, and to ask it as a favour of him: for he hath found favour in my sight: was very acceptable to him which must be very pleasing to Jesse to hear; especially if he was in any fear that Saul had an ill design upon him, when he first sent for him.

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