So David restrained his servants with these words, and allowed them not to rise against Saul. But Saul rose up out of the cave, and went on his way.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Anointed. He was chosen by God, and to be judge by him. (Calmet)
Reges in ipsos imperium est Jovis. (Horace)
David was not to mount the throne, till Saul was removed, by God's ordinance. (Worthington)
