Matthew Poole Commentary - 1 Samuel 18:13 - 18:13

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Matthew Poole Commentary - 1 Samuel 18:13 - 18:13


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From him; from his presence and court; which he did, partly, because he feared lest David should watch and find an opportunity to kill him, as he had designed to kill David; partly, because he was a great eyesore, and his presence now made him more sad than ever his music had made him cheerful; and principally, that hereby he might expose him to the greatest hazards, and in some sort betray him into the hands of the Philistines.



He went out and came in; he led his soldiers forth to battle, and brought them back again with safety. Compare 2Sa_5:2. Or else the phrase of coming in and going out may be understood (as elsewhere) for conversing; or (as we use to say) going to and fro about business, as 1Sa_29:6.