Gaza indicates the extreme southern point to which they spread their devastations, crossing the Jordan near Bethshan (Scythopolis), entering by the…

They encamped against them. —It is not implied that there were any battles. The Israelites were too wretched and helpless to offer…

And they encamped against them
Formed a camp, from whence they sent out parties to plunder the people; or they were …

Israel's sin was renewed, and Israel's troubles were repeated. Let all who sin expect to suffer. The Israelites hid themselves in dens and caves; s…