OLD TESTAMENT

1 Samuel 26:5

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Then David arose and came to the place where Saul had encamped; and David saw the place where Saul lay, with Abner the son of Ner, the captain of his army. Saul lay within the place of the wagons, and the people were encamped around him.

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Verse 5. Tent, or covered chariot, such as the Scythians use in their marches. Justin i. or in a “royal tent.” Septuagint λαμπηνη, (Pollux. Menochius.) “richly ornamented,” (Lucifer of Cagliari) “in the midst” (Aquila) of his troops. Calmet.—David might see all was quiet from an eminence, or he might be informed by his spies. Menochius.

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