- Bible
- 1 Samuel
- Chapter 14
- Verse 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.