OLD TESTAMENT

1 Samuel 22:4

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He brought them before the king of Moab; and they lived with him all the time that David was in the stronghold.

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Verse 4. The hold. The strong hold, or fortress of Maspha. Challoner.—It signifies “a watch-tower.” Bible.—In this place the parents of David probably finished their days, as we find no farther mention of them. Salien.

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