OLD TESTAMENT

1 Samuel 17:20

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David rose up early in the morning and left the sheep with a keeper, and took the provisions and went, as Jesse had commanded him. He came to the place of the wagons as the army which was going out to the fight shouted for the battle.

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Verse 20. Magala signifies, “the circle, or chariots.” The Arabs still place their waggons and baggage round the camp, or in a circle. Calmet.—It may also be a proper name. Menochius.

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