1 Samuel 29:1
“Now the Philistines gathered together all their armies to Aphek: and the Israelites pitched by a fountain which is in Jezreel.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Now the Philistines gathered together all their armies to Aphek,.... Not the city in the tribe of Judah of that name,…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
A fountain - Probably, the fine spring Ain-Jalud. It is impossible to say what the special circumstances were which led…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
To Aphek - This was a place in the valley of Jezreel, between Mounts Tabor and Gilboa.
Pitched by a fountain - To be…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 29:1-5
Here is, I. The great strait that David was in, which we may suppose he himself was aware of, though we read not of his…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
1Sa 29:1-5. The Philistine lords" distrust of David
1. Now the Philistines, &c. The narrative of 1Sa 28:1-2 is resumed,…
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