OLD TESTAMENT

1 Samuel 26:6

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Then David answered and said to Ahimelech the Hittite, and to Abishai the son of Zeruiah, brother of Joab, saying, “Who will go down with me to Saul to the camp?” Abishai said, “I will go down with you.”

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Verse 6. Hethite. He had probably embraced the Jewish religion.—Abisai was the son of Sarvia, David’s sister, and made a great figure at court. Calmet.—David was directed by God to manifest his clemency ( Menochius.) and reverence for Saul in this perilous attempt. Bible.

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