Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge on 1 Samuel 23:2

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inquired: In what way David made this enquiry we are not told; but it was probably by means of Abiathar; and therefore it would seem, that with Houbigant, we should read the Sa1 23:6 immediately after the Sa1 23:1. \- This adventure was truly noble and patriotic. Had not David loved his country, and been above all motives of private and personal revenge, he would have rejoiced in this invasion of Judea, as producing a strong diversion in his favour, and embroiling his inveterate enemy. In most cases, a man with David's wrongs would have joined with the enemies of his country, and avenged himself on the author of his calamities; but he thinks of nothing but succouring Keilah, and using his power and influence in behalf of his brethren. Sa1 23:4, Sa1 23:6, Sa1 23:9-12, Sa1 30:8; Num 27:21; Jos 9:14; Jdg 1:1; Sa2 5:19, Sa2 5:23; Ch1 14:10; Psa 32:8; Pro 3:5, Pro 3:6; Jer 10:23 1 Kings (1 Samuel) 23:3

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