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2 samuel 3:35

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2 Samuel 3:35

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”

— D.L. Moody

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And when all the people came to cause David to eat meat while it was yet day, David sware, saying, So do God to me, and more also, if I taste bread, or ought else, till the sun be down.

2 Samuel 3:35 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Samuel 3:35

Theological / Devotional

Till the sun be down. To fast till evening was a sign of deep mourning (ch. 1:12). Before the day was over David was urged by the people to break his fast and to partake of food, but he positively declined. His refusal made a deep and favorable impression upon the people.

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