1 Samuel 18:16

But all Israel and Judah loved David, because he went out and came in before them.

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Interpretation

For a long time David was kept in continual apprehension of falling by the hand of Saul, yet he persevered in meek and respectful behaviour towards his persecutor. How uncommon is such prudence and discretion, especially under insults and provocations!

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This thought runs through 1 Samuel 18:12-16.

1 Samuel 18:12 1 Samuel 18:13 1 Samuel 18:14 1 Samuel 18:15 1 Samuel 18:16

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 .