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Joseph Benson’s Bible Commentary

1 Samuel 18 - Introduction

A.M. 2941. B.C. 1063.

David becomes the friend of Jonathan, the constant attendant of Saul, and the favourite of all the people, 1 Samuel 18:1. Saul's envy raised, 1 Samuel 18:6. He seeks to kill David, 1 Samuel 18:10; 1 Samuel 18:11. Is afraid of him, 1 Samuel 18:12. Promises to give him his elder daughter, and gives him the younger, hoping to destroy him thereby, but in vain, 1 Samuel 18:17. He is more feared by Saul and esteemed by the people, 1 Samuel 18:28.

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