1 Samuel 13:4
“And all Israel heard say that Saul had smitten a garrison of the Philistines, and that Israel also was had in abomination with the Philistines. And the people were called together after Saul to Gilgal.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And all Israel heard say that Saul had smitten a garrison of the Philistines,.... For though it was smitten by Jonathan,…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
To Gilgal - The Wady Suweinit de-bouches into the plain of the Jordan in which Gilgal was situated. For the sanctity of…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The people were called together - The smiting of this garrison was the commencement of a war, and in effect the shaking…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 13:1-7
We are not told wherein it was that the people of Israel offended God, so as to forfeit his presence and turn his hand…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
heard say that Saul had smitten a garrison Heard saying, Saul hath smitten the garrison of the Philistines. The first…
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