And David left his carriage in the hand of the keeper of the carriage, and ran into the army, and came and saluted his brethren.
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Interpretation
Jesse little thought of sending his son to the army at that critical juncture; but the wise God orders actions and affairs, so as to serve his designs.
Read with
This thought runs through 1 Samuel 17:20-24.
Glossary
- David Person
- Beloved, the eighth and youngest son of Jesse, a citizen of Bethlehem. His father seems to have been a man in humble life. His mother’s name is not recorded. Some think she was the Nahash of 2 Sam. 17:25 .