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John Gill's Exposition on 1 Samuel 18:5
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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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And David went out whithersoever Saul sent him, etc.] About any business whatsoever, especially about martial affairs, for which he was abundantly qualified: [and] behaved himself wisely; in the management of them, using great prudence and discretion, and so failed not of success, and of recommending himself; the Targum renders it “prospering”; he was prosperous and successful in whatsoever he engaged, for the Lord was with him, and blessed him: and Saul set him over the men of war; that is, of some of them, gave him the command of a troop; for Abner was captain or general of the army, and continued so: and he was accepted in the sight of all the people; of all the people in the land in general, of all that knew or heard of him; being looked upon as a wise, valiant, and successful commander, and which gained him the esteem and affection of the people: and also in the sight of Saul’s servants; which was very much, and a rare thing, for servants are too apt to envy such as are rising in their credit and reputation; though this must not be understood of all, without exception; but of the generality of them; nor is the word “all” used of them, as is of the people; for some of them took the part of Saul afterwards against David, and were secretly his enemies, (see <091822>1 Samuel 18:22-26).
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