1 Sam 23:2

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enquired.

In what way David made this enquiry we are not told; but it was probably by means of Abiathar; and therefore it would seem, that with Houbigant, we should read the sixth verse immediately after the first.--

This adventure was truly noble and patriotic. Had not David loved his country, and been above all motives of private and personal revenge, he would have rejoiced in this invasion of Judea, as producing a strong diversion in his favour, and embroiling his inveterate enemy.

In most cases, a man with David's wrongs would have joined with the enemies of his country, and avenged himself on the author of his calamities; but he thinks of nothing but succouring Keilah, and using his power and influence in behalf of his brethren.

1Sam 23:4; 1Sam 23:6; 1Sam 23:9-12; 1Sam 30:8; Num 27:21; Josh 9:14; Judg 1:1; 2Sam 5:19; 2Sam 5:23

1Chr 14:10; Ps 32:8; Prov 3:5; Prov 3:6; Jer 10:23