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1 Samuel 15:5

1 Samuel 15:5
And Saul came to a city of Amalek, and laid wait in the valley.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And Saul came to a city of Amalek,.... With his army, perhaps the nearest city of it to the land of Israel; though some…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Saul came to a city of Amalek - I believe the original should be translated, and Saul came to the city Amalek; their…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 15:1-9

Here, I. Samuel, in God's name, solemnly requires Saul to be obedient to the command of God, and plainly intimates that…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

a city of Amalek Perhaps the capital or chief settlement was simply called Ir-Amalek= "the city of Amalek," as Rabbah…