John Gill's Exposition on 1 Samuel 16:5

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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And he said, peaceably I am come to sacrifice unto the Lord, etc.] Which he could say with truth, it being one end of his coming, though not the only one for which he came, and which he was not obliged to tell: sanctify yourselves, and come with me to the sacrifice; prepare themselves for it, which was done by washing their garments, etc. and then attend with him, and assist him in the sacrifice: and he sanctified Jesse and his sons, and called them to the sacrifice; he ordered them to sanctify themselves; he distinguished them from the rest of the inhabitants, and invited them to partake of the feast, the remainder of the peace offerings.

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