2 Samuel 3:1

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Now there was long war between the house of Saul and the house of David: but David grew stronger and stronger, and the house of Saul grew weaker and weaker.

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George Leo Haydock

AD 1849

War, the particulars of which are not given. (Calmet) But David's power continually increased, and he was blessed with many children. (Haydock) "Legions and fleets are not such strong bulwarks of the throne, as a numerous family. "(Tacitus, Hist. v.)

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Richard Challoner

AD 1781

There was a long war between the house of Saul: Rather a strife or emulation than a war with arms; it lasted five years and a half.

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Salvian the Presbyter

AD 429

There is no need for us to discuss this point further, since the judgment of God is evident. Events prove what God judges about us and about the Goths and Vandals. They increase daily; we decrease daily. They prosper; we are humbled. They flourish; we are drying up. Truly there is said about us that saying which the divine Word spoke of Saul and David: “because David was strong and always growing more robust; the house of Saul grew less daily.” As the prophet says, “For he is just, the Lord is just and his judgment is right.” - "The Governance of God 7.11"

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