And had taken the women captives, that were therein: they slew not any, either great or small, but carried them away, and went on their way.
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Interpretation
When we go abroad in the way of our duty, we may comfortably hope that God will take care of our families in our absence, but not otherwise. If, when we come off a journey, we find our abode in peace, and not laid waste, as David here found his, let the Lord be praised for it.