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Bible Commentaries
1 Samuel 16

Scofield's Reference NotesScofield's Notes

Verse 21

And David Cf. 1 Samuel 17:55; 1 Samuel 17:56. The order of events is:

(1) David, whose skill on the harp, and valour in the combat with the lion and bear 1 Samuel 17:34; 1 Samuel 17:36 were known to "one of the servants" of Saul, was brought to play before the king 1 Samuel 16:17; 1 Samuel 16:18.

(2) David returns to Bethlehem 1 Samuel 17:15.

(3) David is sent to Saul's camp 1 Samuel 17:17; 1 Samuel 17:18 and performs his great exploit.

(4) Saul's question 1 Samuel 17:55; 1 Samuel 17:56 implies only that he had forgotten the name of David's father --not remarkable certainly in an oriental king.

Bibliographical Information
Scofield, C. I. "Scofield Reference Notes on 1 Samuel 16". "Scofield Reference Notes (1917 Edition)". https://studylight.org/commentaries/eng/srn/1-samuel-16.html. 1917.
 
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