1 Samuel 31:10
“And they put his armour in the house of Ashtaroth : and they fastened his body to the wall of Bethshan.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And they put his armour in the house of Ashtaroth,.... A temple dedicated to their deities, called by this name; of…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
In the house of Ashtaroth - This was doubtless the famous temple of Venus in Askelon mentioned by Herodotus as the most…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
They put his armor in the house of Ashtaroth - As David had done in placing the sword of Goliath in the tabernacle. We…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 31:8-13
The scripture makes no mention of the souls of Saul and his sons, what became of them after they were dead (secret…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
the house of Ashtaroth See on 1Sa 7:3. "This was doubtless the famous temple of Venus in Askelon mentioned by Herodotus…
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