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1 Samuel 25:44

1 Samuel 25:44

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Canne, Browne, Blayney, Scott, and others · Public Domain

But Saul: Rather, "For Saul," etc., as the particle ε:, wav:, frequently signifies; this being the cause why David took another wife.

Michal: ,

Phalti: , , Phaltiel

Gallim: This town appears to have been situated in the tribe of Benjamin, as it is mentioned in , with Michmash, Geba, etc.

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