1 Samuel 17:3
“And the Philistines stood on a mountain on the one side, and Israel stood on a mountain on the other side: and there was a valley between them.”
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Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the Philistines stood on a mountain on the one side, and Israel stood on a mountain on the other side, Before the…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
(In the middle of the broad open valley 1Sa 17:2 is a deep trench 1Sa 17:3 with vertical sides, a valley within a…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The Philistines stood on a mountain - These were two eminences or hills, from which they could see and talk with each…
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
on a mountain, &c. Rather, upon the mountain … upon the mountain … and the ravine was between them. The E. V.…