And Saul was afraid of David, because the Lord was with him,.... Protecting and preserving him, prospering and succeeding him, giving him victory over his enemies, and favour among the people; the Targum is,"the Word of the Lord was for his help.'
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1 Samuel 18:12
1 Samuel 18:12
John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible · John Gill (1697–1771) · Public Domain
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