Wesley's Explanatory Notes on 1 Samuel 21:7

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John Wesley (1703–1791) · 18th-century historical commentary
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Detained - Not by force but by his choice; he fixed his abode there for that day; either because it was the sabbath - day; on which he might not proceed in his journey, or for the discharge of some vow. Before the Lord - That is, at the tabernacle. An Edomite - By birth, but he was proselyted to the Jewish religion. 1 Kings (1 Samuel) 21:9

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