1 Samuel 23:27

God stirring them up by his all-disposing providence to do it at this time for David's rescue. Compare 2 Kings 19:9.

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1 Chronicles 14:13 ; 2 Kings 19:9 ; Deuteronomy 32:36 ; Genesis 22:14 ; Psalms 116:3 ; Revelation 12:16
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A messenger, &c. — The wisdom of God is never at a loss for ways, and means to preserve his people.

²⁷ But there came a messenger unto Saul, saying, Haste thee, and come; for the Philistines have invadedc the land.

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

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Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

The Complete Pulpit Commentary

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Wesley's Explanatory Notes

1 Samuel 23:27