1 Samuel 4:2
“And the Philistines put themselves in array against Israel: and when they joined battle, Israel was smitten before the Philistines: and they slew of the army in the field about four thousand men.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the Philistines put themselves in array against Israel,.... Prepared for battle, and put themselves in a posture for…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Put themselves in array - There is no doubt that both the Philistines and Israelites had what might be called the art of…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 4:1-9
The first words of this paragraph, which relate to Samuel, that his word came to all Israel, seem not to have any…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
of the army Rather, in the battle array, (Lat. in acie). In the first encounter the Israelites, though defeated with…
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