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King James Bible - 1 Samuel 20:28

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SEV Biblia, Chapter 20:28

Y Jonatán respondió a Saúl: David me pidió encarecidamente le dejase ir hasta Belén.

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John Gill's Bible Commentary

Ver. 28. And Jonathan answered Saul , etc.] In reply to Saul’s question, and to excuse David, he said, David earnestly asked [leave] of me [to go] to Bethlehem ; his own city, his native place, where his family lived, whom he was desirous to see, and yet chose not to go without asking leave; and as Saul was not at home, he asked leave of Jonathan, who was next to him, and acted for him; and he was very pressing and importunate in his suit, and therefore Jonathan could not well deny him it; and he hoped this would ben sufficient excuse for his absence, especially when what follows should be observed.

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Matthew Henry Commentary

Verses 24-34 - None were more constant than David in attending holy duties; nor had he been absent, but self-preservation obliged him to withdraw. In grea peril present opportunities for Divine ordinances may be waved. But it is bad for us, except in case of necessity, to omit any opportunity of statedly attending on them. Jonathan did wisely and well for himsel and family, to secure an interest in David, yet for this he is blamed It is good to take God's people for our people. It will prove to ou advantage at last, however it may now be thought against our interest Saul was outrageous. What savage beasts, and worse, does anger make men!

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Original Hebrew

ויען 6030 יהונתן 3083 את 853 שׁאול 7586 נשׁאל 7592 נשׁאל 7592 דוד 1732 מעמדי 5978 עד 5704 בית  לחם׃ 1035