1 Samuel 7:2
“And it came to pass, while the ark abode in Kirjathjearim, that the time was long; for it was twenty years: and all the house of Israel lamented after the LORD.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And it came to pass, while the ark abode in Kirjathjearim, that the time was long,.... It could not be less than between…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
And all the house of Israel lamented ... - The occupation of the country about Shiloh by the Philistines 1Sa 7:3 was…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
It was twenty years - This chapter contains the transactions of at least twenty years, but we know not the date of each…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 7:1-2
Here we must attend the ark to Kirjath-jearim, and then leave it there, to hear not a word more of it except once (Sa1…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–19211 Samuel 7:2-6
The National Repentance and Reformation under Samuel
2. And it came to pass, &c. Better, And it came to pass, from the…
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