1 Samuel 6:13

“And they of Bethshemesh were reaping their wheat harvest in the valley: and they lifted up their eyes, and saw the ark, and rejoiced to see it.”

My Notes

Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And they of Bethshemesh were reaping their wheat harvest in the valley,.... Which began at Pentecost, in the month…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

The whole population was in the field. The harvest work was suspended in an instant, and all the workmen ran to where…

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, 1882–1921

they of Beth-shemesh were reaping their wheat harvest A description of harvest in Philistia by a modem traveller helps…