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1 Samuel 14:2

1 Samuel 14:2
And Saul tarried in the uttermost part of Gibeah under a pomegranate tree which is in Migron: and the people that were with him were about six hundred men;

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And Saul tarried in the uttermost part of Gibeah,.... Not daring to go out against the Philistines, but remained in the…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Under a pomegranate - Compare 1Sa 22:6; Jdg 4:5. Saul was at the northern extremity of Gibeah, about an hour’s march…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Under a pomegranate tree - Under Rimmon, which not only signifies a pomegranate tree, but also a strong rock, in which…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 14:1-15

We must here take notice,

I. Of the goodness of God in restraining the Philistines, who had a vast army of valiant men…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

the uttermost part of Gibeah Here at any rate Gibeahseems to denote a district. See note on 1Sa 10:5. Saul was stationed…

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