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1 Samuel 6:17

1 Samuel 6:17
And these are the golden emerods which the Philistines returned for a trespass offering unto the LORD; for Ashdod one, for Gaza one, for Askelon one, for Gath one, for Ekron one;

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And these are the golden emerods, which the Philistines returned for a trespass offering unto the Lord,.... Along with…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

These are the golden emerods - Each of these cities, in what may be called its corporate capacity, sent a golden emerod.

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 6:17-18

We have here a specific description of the propitiatory offering actually sent; (a) a golden "boil" for each chief city:…