1 Samuel 14:16
“And the watchmen of Saul in Gibeah of Benjamin looked; and, behold, the multitude melted away, and they went on beating down one another.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the watchmen of Saul in Gibeah of Benjamin looked,.... The city of Gibeah was built on an hill, from where it had…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Multitude - The word is in 1Sa 14:19 (margin) rendered tumult. It must have the same meaning here. The sentence is…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The watchmen of Saul - Those who were sent out as scouts to observe the motions of the army.
Melted away - There was no…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 14:16-23
We have here the prosecution and improvement of the wonderful advantages which Jonathan and his armour-bearer gained…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–19211 Samuel 14:16-23
The rout of the Philistines
16. in Gibeah of Benjamin If Tuleil-el-Fûlis the true site of the town of Gibeah, we must…
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