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Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

1 Samuel 29 - Introduction

The princes of the Philistines request king Achish to dismiss David, lest he should prove an adversary in the battle: Achish dismisseth him with large commendations of his fidelity.

Before Christ 1055.

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See also 1 Samuel 29 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

    A DIGEST OF CHAPTER 29 1 Samuel 29:1-7 _David challenged by the lords of the Philistines._ The lords of the other cities of the Philistines doubted that David would fight against his own people when...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:1 Ephrathite. (e-34) Or 'Ephraimite,' the Levites being considered as belonging to the tribe in which they lived. see Judges 17:7 ....

  • Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

    XXIX. (1 Samuel 29:1) David and his Band is looked upon by the Philistine Lords with Suspicion, and is obliged to withdraw; preserving still the Friendship of Achish....

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO FIRST SAMUEL 29 This chapter gives an account of David's going forth with the armies of the Philistines, 1 Samuel 29:1; of his being objected to by the princes of the Philistines, who...

  • Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    _A.M. 2948. B.C. 1056._ The princes of the Philistines object against David's going with them to the battle, 1 Samuel 29:1. He is dismissed by Achish, 1 Samuel 29:6....

  • KJV Original Language Details

    1 Dauid marching with the Philistines, 3 is disalowed by their Princes. 6 Achish dismisseth him with commendations of his fidelity. 1 NOW the Philistines gathered together all their armies to Aphek...

  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible

    * David objected to by the Philistines. (1-5) He is dismissed by Achish. (6-11)...

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