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1 Samuel 14:48

1 Samuel 14:48
And he gathered an host, and smote the Amalekites, and delivered Israel out of the hands of them that spoiled them.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And he gathered an host,.... A large army; for after the battle with the Ammonites he disbanded his army, and sent them…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Smote the Amalekites - This war is mentioned in the following chapter.

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 14:47-52

Here is a general account of Saul's court and camp. 1. Of his court and family, the names of his sons and daughters (Sa1…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

gathered a host Better, did valiantly, as in Num 24:18; Psa 40:12.

smote the Amalekites As recorded at length in ch. 15.

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