| I Samuel 26:10
| And David said: As the Lord liveth, unless the Lord shall strike him, or his day shall come to die, or he shall go down to battle, and perish:
| To die a natural death. Thus those who are slain, are said to die before their day, Psalm 54:28. Jesus was not taken, because his hour was not yet come, John 2:4., and 7:30. (Calmet) --- David waits with patience, that God might take off his adversary by sickness, old age, or the sword. (Menochius) -- He will not ascend the throne before the time appointed, and he will not kill Saul, except it be in battle, in his own defence. (Haydock)
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