John Gill's Exposition on 1 Samuel 30:2

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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And had taken the women captives, that [were] therein, etc.] There being no other to take, the men were gone with David: they slew not any, either great or small; that is, of the women, whether married or unmarried, old, or maidens, or children; which was very much, since David destroyed all that came within his reach, men and women, when he invaded them, (<092709>1 Samuel 27:9); but perhaps this was not owing to their humanity, but to their covetousness, designing to make an advantage of them by selling them for slaves; no doubt they were restrained by the providence of God: but carried [them] away, and went on their way; homewards with their captives.

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