1 Samuel 17:18
“And carry these ten cheeses unto the captain of their thousand, and look how thy brethren fare, and take their pledge.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And carry these ten cheeses unto the captain of their thousand,.... Their chiliarch or colonel, who had the command of…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Take their pledge - i. e., bring back what they have to say in return.
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Carry these ten cheeses - Cheeses of milk, says the margin. In the East they do not make what we call cheese: they press…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 17:12-30
Forty days the two armies lay encamped facing one another, each advantageously posted, but neither forward to engage.…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
look how thy brethren fare Visit thy brethren and enquire after their welfare. Cp. Gen 37:14.
take their pledge Bring…
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