Matthew Poole Commentary - 1 Samuel 23:2 - 23:2

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Matthew Poole Commentary - 1 Samuel 23:2 - 23:2


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David inquired of the Lord; either by Abiathar; or rather, by Gad, who was a prophet, 2Sa_24:11, and David’s seer, 1Ch_21:9, and was now with David, 1Sa_22:5; for Abiathar was not yet come to him, 1Sa_23:6.



Shall I go and smite these Philistines? for the case was both doubtful and new, he having not yet made any attempt upon the Philistines, but by Saul’s commission; and dangerous, because of the small number of his forces.