Mizpeh of Moab; so called, to distinguish it from that Mizpeh, 1 Samuel 7:5. He said unto the king of Moab; partly because he was related to and descended from one of his people, Ruth 4:10; and partly because he was Saul's enemy, 1 Samuel 14:47, and therefore more likely to be David's friend. My father and my mother, who being very aged, were not able to endure those journeys and hardships which David foresaw that he was likely to be exposed to. Till I know what God will do for me; till I see the accomplishment of God's promise made to me.
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1 Samuel 22:3
3 And David went thence to Mizpeh of Moab: and he said unto the king of Moab, Let my father and my mother, I pray thee, come forth, and be with you, till I know what God will do for me.