Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And David saved neither man nor woman alive, to bring tidings to Gath, saying, Lest they should tell on us, saying, So did David, and so will be his manner all the while he dwelleth in the country of the Philistines.

Bible References

Lest

1 Samuel 22:22
Then David said to Abiathar, “I knew that Doeg the Edomite was there that day and that he was sure to report to Saul. I myself am responsible for the lives of everyone in your father’s family.
Proverbs 12:19
Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue, only a moment.
Proverbs 29:25
The fear of man is a snare,
but the one who trusts in the Lord is protected.

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