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 day, when Doeg the Edomite was there, that he would certainly tell Saul. I have brought about the death of everyone in your father’s household (extended family).
Proverbs 12:19
Truthful lips will be established forever,
But a lying tongue is [credited] only for a moment.
Truthful lips will be established forever,
But a lying tongue is [credited] only for a moment.
Proverbs 29:25
The fear of man brings a snare,
But whoever trusts in and puts his confidence in the Lord will be exalted and safe.
The fear of man brings a snare,
But whoever trusts in and puts his confidence in the Lord will be exalted and safe.