1 Samuel 11:4
“Then came the messengers to Gibeah of Saul, and told the tidings in the ears of the people: and all the people lifted up their voices, and wept.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Then came the messengers to Gibeah of Saul,.... Where he was born, and brought up, and now dwelt; and he being elected…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
They came to Gibeah on account of the connection between the Benjamites and the people of Jabesh Judg. 21. In the ears…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Then came the messengers to Gibeah - It does not appear that the people of Jabesh-gilead knew any thing of Saul's…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 11:1-4
The Ammonites were bad neighbours to those tribes of Israel that lay next them, though descendants from just Lot, and,…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
lift up their voices and wept Oriental nations naturally display their feelings in tears accompanied by loud wailings.…
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