1 Samuel 6:12
“And the kine took the straight way to the way of Bethshemesh, and went along the highway , lowing as they went, and turned not aside to the right hand or to the left; and the lords of the Philistines went after them unto the border of Bethshemesh.”
My Notes
Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the kine took the straight way to the way of Bethshemesh,.... Though they had none to drive, lead, or guide them,…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Lowing as they went - Milking cows had been chosen on purpose to make the sign more significant. Nature would obviously…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Lowing as they went - Calling for their calves.
To the right hand or to the left - Some think they were placed where two…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 6:10-18
We are here told,
I. How the Philistines dismissed the ark, Sa1 6:10, Sa1 6:11. They were made as glad to part with it…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–19211 Samuel 6:12-18
The plan carried out and the Ark restored to Israel
12. took the straight way to the way of Beth-skemesh Better, went…