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1 | Why Saul did not recognize David? | 1 Samuel | azurelaw | 189521 | ||
1 Samuel 16:18-23 and 17:33-39 Described that Saul had met David and knew whose son was he (especially in v. 21-23). Why did Saul appeared to be not knowing David at all in chapter 17 v. 58 when they met again? Was Saul so old that his memory was poor? Thanks for your help. Shalom Azure |
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2 | Why Saul did not recognize David? | 1 Samuel | stjohn | 189522 | ||
Hello Azure, Very good question, and very observant of you to see that. It is thought that because that David was no longer a boy and it was custom not to shave the beard, David now being full grown and with a beard, it was easy for Saul to not recognize him. God bless. John |
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3 | Why Saul did not recognize David? | 1 Samuel | azurelaw | 189523 | ||
Dear John, Thanks for your answer. However, please also read 1 Sam 17:42 "When the Philistine looked and saw David, he disdained him; for he was but a youth, and ruddy, with a handsome appearance." This seems not in accord with your note. Your further enlightenment would be very much appreciated. Shalom Azure |
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4 | Why Saul did not recognize David? | 1 Samuel | stjohn | 189525 | ||
Hello again sister, You are quite astute! very good observation! ;-) I must say you are a very good Bible student! Although he was still a youth, he was nonetheless full grown at this time, and assumed, with a beard. Here is a quote from Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset, and David Brown "The growth of the beard, and other changes on a now full-grown youth, prevented the king from recognizing his former favorite minstrel" I guess we don't know for certain, but this seems like a good explanation. God bless. John |
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5 | Why Saul did not recognize David? | 1 Samuel | azurelaw | 189526 | ||
Hi John, I see. Thank you very much indeed. Shalom Azure |
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6 | Why Saul did not recognize David? | 1 Samuel | stjohn | 189527 | ||
You are very welcome my sister. :-) | ||||||