in fierce: Ecclesiastes 7:20; Ephesians 4:26
he was grieved: Mark 3:5
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1 Samuel 20:34
1 Samuel 20:34
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1 Samuel 20 — Overview1 Samuel 20 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleDavid, having several times narrowly escaped Saul's fury, begins to
consider at last whether it may not be necessary for him to retire into
the country and to take up arms in his own defence. But he will not do…1 Samuel 20 — Overview1 Samuel 20 · Treasury of Scripture Knowledge1 Samuel 20:1, David consults with Jonathan for his safety; 1 Samuel 20:11, Jonathan and David renew their covenant by oath; 1 Samuel 20:18, Jonathan’s token to David; 1 Samuel 20:24, Saul, missing David, seeks to kill…1 Samuel 20 — Overview1 Samuel 20 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleDavid fleeing from Naioth came to Jonathan, and acquainted him with his circumstances, and entreated his favour, 1Sa 20:1; which Jonathan promised, and renewed the covenant with him, 1Sa 20:9; a scheme was formed…1 Samuel 20:24-341 Samuel 20:24-34 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleJonathan is here effectually convinced of that which he was so loth to
believe, that his father had an implacable enmity to David, and would
certainly be the death of him if it were in his power; and he had like…1 Samuel 20:24-421 Samuel 20:24-42 · The Pulpit CommentaryEXPOSITION
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1 Samuel 20:24-26
The king sat him down to eat meat. Hebrew, "the king sat down at the bread to eat." On sitting at table see 1 Samuel 16:11. And…1 Samuel 20:341 Samuel 20:34 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleSo Jonathan arose from the table in fierce anger,.... Resenting his father's attempt to smite him, and his resolution to slay David:and did eat no meat the second day of the month; not then at that meal he was just sat…