Matthew Poole and continuators on 1 Samuel 23:2
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1 Samuel23:2
2 Therefore David enquired of the LORD , saying, Shall I go and smite these Philistines ? And the LORD said unto David, Go, and smite the Philistines, and save Keilah.
Either by Abiathar; or rather, by Gad, who was a Prophet, 2 Sam. 24. 11. and David's Seer, 1 Chron: 21. 9. and was now with David, chap. 22. 5. for Abiathar was not yet come to him, v. 6.
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.
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