1 Samuel 13:17
“And the spoilers came out of the camp of the Philistines in three companies: one company turned unto the way that leadeth to Ophrah, unto the land of Shual:”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the spoilers came out of the camp of the Philistines in three companies,.... Saul not daring to come out to fight…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The spoilers - “The devastator:” the same word is used of the destroying Angel Exo 12:23. The verse describes the system…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The spoilers came out - The Philistines, finding that the Israelites durst not hazard a battle, divided their army into…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 13:15-23
Here, 1. Samuel departs in displeasure. Saul has set up for himself, and now he is left to himself: Samuel gat him from…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
the spoilers came out Lit. the destroyer, the part of the army sent out to harry the country. (a) One band of marauders…
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