This detail seems to be mentioned here in anticipation of the narrative in the next chapter, in order to enhance the victory gained by the comparat…

There was neither sword nor spear. —These words must not be taken too literally. The general result of the raids alluded …

So it came to pass in the day of battle
When that drew near, and they were called to it, and obliged to fight or fle…

Consider how shrewd the Philistines were when they held power; they not only prevented the people of Israel from making weapons of war but also com…