John Gill's Exposition on 1 Samuel 21:12

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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 laid up these words in his heart, etc.] Pondered upon them, and thought them over in his mind, finding that he was known, and his character also, and considered with himself what might be the consequence of this: and was sore afraid of Achish the king of Gath; lest he should be set against him, and be prevailed upon by his servants to take away his life, or deliver him up into the hands of Saul.

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