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.)
