And the young man that told him said, As I happened by chance upon mount Gilboa, behold, Saul leaned upon his spear; and, lo, the chariots and horsemen followed hard after him.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Chance. He feigned this to obtain the favour of David; but the king punished him as he deserved. (Worthington)
Spear, or sword, as it is before expressed. (Menochius)