And the prophet Gad said unto David, Abide not in the stronghold; depart, and get you into the land of Judah. Then David departed, and came into the forest of Hereth.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Haret, west of Jerusalem. Septuagint read "the town of Haret "(Eusebius) or "Sarec. "(Menochius)
Rama, "the height "in Gabaa. (Calmet)
God would not suffer David and his followers to continue long among the infidels, for fear of danger. (Menochius)
The hero shows his ready obedience to the word of the unknown prophet, and is willing again to expose himself in the midst of Saul's dominions. (Salien)
