1 Samuel 5:7
“And when the men of Ashdod saw that it was so, they said, The ark of the God of Israel shall not abide with us: for his hand is sore upon us, and upon Dagon our god.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And when the men of Ashdod saw that it was so,.... That many of their inhabitants were taken away by death, and others…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
His hand is sore upon us, and upon Dagon our god - Here the end was completely answered: they now saw that they had not…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 5:6-12
The downfall of Dagon (if the people had made a good use of it, and had been brought by it to repent of their idolatries…
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