And the people and princes ... - The inhabitants of Gilead appear as a separate and independent community, electing their own chief, witho…

The people and princes. —There is no “and” in the original; but it cannot be a case of apposition, because the term “people” is ne…

And the people and princes of Gilead said one to another Being thus assembled and encamped:

what man i…

God is able to multiply people's punishments according to the number of their sins and idols. But there is hope when sinners cry to the Lord for he…