1 Samuel 22:23 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ Abide thou with me, fear not: for he that seeketh my life seeketh thy life: but with me thou shalt be in safeguard. ”

1 Samuel 22:23 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

The characteristic generosity of David’s disposition breaks out in these words. He never forgot a friend. (Compare 2 Samuel 1:26 ; 2 Samuel 9:1 , etc.) David acknowledges that Saul’s enmity again...
1 Samuel 22:23 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

1 Samuel 22. David at Adullam and Moab: Massacre at Nob (J). The series of narratives in ch. 22 may very well come from the same ancient document, and be the continuation of 1 Samuel 21:1-9 ....
1 Samuel 22:23 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

life . soul. Hebrew. nephesh.App-13.
1 Samuel 22:23 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Abide thou with me, fear not: for he that seeketh my life seeketh thy life: but with me thou shalt be in safeguard. He that seeketh my life seeketh thy life - The enmity of Saul is directed against...
1 Samuel 22:23 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

David in the Cave of Adullam. Saul's Slaughter of the Priests at Nob 1. Adullam] probably in the valley of Elah between Philistia and Hebron.
1 Samuel 22:23 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

CHAPTER XXIX. DAVID AT ADULLAM, MIZPEH, AND HARETH. 1 Samuel 22:1-23 . THE cave of Adullam, to which David fled on leaving Gath, has been placed in various localities even in modern times; but...
1 Samuel 22:23 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

the Slaughter of David's Friends 1 Samuel 22:11-23 The Apostle James says that “the tongue is set on fire of hell.” Surely this was the case when Saul, encamped on the height above Gibeah, scat...
1 Samuel 22:23 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Leaving Gath, David took refuge in the cave of Adullam, where there gathered to him a band of the outcasts of his own people. They are graphically described as those in "distress," in "debt," and "di...
1 Samuel 22:23 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(21) And Abiathar shewed David that Saul had slain the LORD'S priests. (22) And David said unto Abiathar, I knew it that day, when Doeg the Edomite was there, that he would surely tell Saul: I have o...
1 Samuel 22:23 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Abide thou with me, fear not ,.... He appeared to be in a fright; which is not to be wondered at, as not knowing what to do, and where to go and provide for his safety; when, to allay his fears, and...
1 Samuel 22:23 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Abide thou with me, fear not: for he that seeketh my life seeketh thy life: but with me thou [shalt be] in safeguard. Ver. 23. For he that seeketh. ] Tua causa erit mean causa, Thy cause will be...
1 Samuel 22:23 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

David wrote Psalms 34:1-22 at this time, which shows that he was truly restored to the Lord. Verse 4 of that Psalm is particularly significant, "I sought the Lord and He heard me, and delivered me f...
1 Samuel 22:23 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Abiathar's Escape. B. C. 1057. 20 And one of the sons of Ahimelech the son of Ahitub,...
1 Samuel 22:23 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Because God will certainly preserve me to the kingdom which he hath promised; and I by his help will protect thee.
1 Samuel 22:23 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

“ Stay with me, and do not be afraid. For he who seeks my life seeks your life. For with me you will be under protection.” And then he assured Abiathar that he would be safe with him. For really...
1 Samuel 22:23 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPOSITORY NOTES— 1 Samuel 22:6 . “ Abode under a tree ,” etc. Rather, was sitting under a tamarisk tree upon the height . (For Ramah see Notes on 1 Samuel 1:1 .) “Oriental princes...
1 Samuel 22:23 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Samuel 22:10 . He enquired of the Lord for him. This was a lie, which Doeg invented to ingratiate himself with Saul: 1 Samuel 22:22 ; Psalms 52:3 . 1 Samuel 22:16 . Thou shalt surely die:...
1 Samuel 22:23 - The Biblical Illustrator

And the prophet Gad said unto David. A friend and a foe I. The visit of Gad the seer. David had been brought very low through his own mistakes. God proved him in the hold. Then He sent to him....
1 Samuel 22:23 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION COMMENCEMENT OF DAVID 'S LIFE AS AN OUTLAW . 1 Samuel 22:1 The cave Adullam. According to Josephus this was situated near a city of the same name ('Ant.,' 1 Samue...
1 Samuel 22:23 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Saul takes Revenge upon the Priests of Nob
1 Samuel 22:23 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Kings 2:26 ; Hebrews 12:1-3 ; John 10:28-30 ; John 15:20 ; John 16:2 ; John 16:3 ; John 17:12 ; John 18:9 ; Matthew 24:9

1 Samuel 22:23 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

1 Samuel 22:23 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

1 Samuel 22:23 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

1 Samuel 22:23 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

1 Samuel 22:23 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

1 Samuel 22:23 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

1 Samuel 22:23 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

1 Samuel 22:23 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

1 Samuel 22:23 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

1 Samuel 22:23 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

1 Samuel 22:23 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

1 Samuel 22:23 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

1 Samuel 22:23 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

1 Samuel 22:23 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

1 Samuel 22:23 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

1 Samuel 22:23 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

1 Samuel 22:23 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Samuel 22:23 - The Biblical Illustrator

1 Samuel 22:23 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

1 Samuel 22:23 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

1 Samuel 22:23 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge