1 Samuel 17:1
“Now the Philistines gathered together their armies to battle, and were gathered together at Shochoh, which belongeth to Judah, and pitched between Shochoh and Azekah, in Ephesdammim.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Now the Philistines gathered together their armies to battle,.... Josephus (s) says this was not long after the things…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The narrative reverts to the Philistine wars 1Sa 14:52; the other introductory details concerning Saul’s rejection, and…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Now the Philistines gathered together - Calmet thinks that this war happened eight years after the anointing of David,…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 17:1-11
It was not long ago that the Philistines were soundly beaten, and put to the worse, before Israel, and they would have…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
1Sa 17:1-3. The Philistine invasion
1. at Shochoh The scene of David's memorable combat is fixed with great exactness.…
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