inquired: In what way David made this enquiry we are not told; but it was probably by means of Abiathar; and therefore it would seem, that with Houbigant, we should read the 1Sa 23:6, immediately after the 1Sa 23:1. - This adventure was truly noble and patriotic. Had not David loved his country, and been above all motives of private and personal revenge, he would have rejoiced in this invasion of Judea, as producing a strong diversion in his favour, and embroiling his inveterate enemy. In most cases, a man with David's wrongs would have joined with the enemies of his country, and avenged himself on the author of his calamities; but he thinks of nothing but succouring Keilah, and using his power and influence in behalf of his brethren. 1Sa 23:4, 1Sa 23:6, 1Sa 23:9-12, 1Sa 30:8, Num 27:21, Jos 9:14, Jdg 1:1, 2Sa 5:19, 2Sa 5:23, 1Ch 14:10, Psa 32:8, Pro 3:5, Pro 3:6, Jer 10:23 Reciprocal: 1Sa 10:22 - inquired 1Sa 22:10 - he inquired 1Sa 28:15 - answereth 1Sa 30:7 - Abiathar 2Sa 2:1 - inquired 2Sa 21:1 - of the Lord 1Ki 22:5 - Inquire 2Ki 3:19 - And ye 1Ch 13:3 - we inquired 2Ch 18:4 - Inquire Neh 3:17 - Keilah Psa 18:29 - by thee