Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge on 1 Samuel 21:2

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The king: The whole of this is a gross falsehood; and which was attended with the most fatal consequences. It is well known that from all antiquity it was held no crime to tell a lie in order to save life. Thus Diphilon Υπολαμβανω το ψευδας επι σωτηρια λεγομενον, ουδεν περιποιεισθαι δυσχερες. "I hold it right to tell a lie for safety. nothing should be avoided to save life." A heathen may say or sing thus, but no Christian can act thus and save his soul, though he may save his life. Sa1 19:17, Sa1 22:22; Gen 27:20, Gen 27:24; Kg1 13:18; Psa 119:29; Gal 2:12; Col 3:9 1 Kings (1 Samuel) 21:3

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