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Selected Verse: 1 Samuel 22:23 - King James
Verse |
Translation |
Text |
1Sa 22:23 |
King James |
Abide thou with me, fear not: for he that seeketh my life seeketh thy life: but with me thou shalt be in safeguard. |
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Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
The characteristic generosity of David's disposition breaks out in these words. He never forgot a friend. (Compare Sa2 1:26; Sa2 9:1, etc.) David acknowledges that Saul's enmity against Abiathar is the consequence of his enmity against himself, and therefore David makes common cause with him. |
Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
He that seeketh my life seeketh thy life - The enmity of Saul is directed against thee as well as against me, and thou canst have no safety but in being closely attached to me; and I will defend thee even at the risk of my own life. This he was bound in duty and conscience to do. |
1 And David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may shew him kindness for Jonathan's sake?
26 I am distressed for thee, my brother Jonathan: very pleasant hast thou been unto me: thy love to me was wonderful, passing the love of women.