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 am guilty of all the deaths in your father's house!
Proverbs 12:19
The one who tells the truth will endure forever, but the one who lies will last only for a moment.
Proverbs 29:25
The fear of people becomes a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord will be set on high.

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