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John Gill's Exposition on 1 Samuel 29:5

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John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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[Is] not this David, of whom they sang one to another in dances, etc.] Long ago: saying, Saul slew his thousands, and David his ten thousands; so that he is an old sworn enemy of ours; and the more valiant and victorious he has been, the less is he to be trusted, (see <091807>1 Samuel 18:7 21:11).
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