Charles Ellicott Commentary 1 Chronicles 11:16

Charles Ellicott Commentary

1 Chronicles 11:16

1819–1905
Anglican
Charles Ellicott
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott Commentary

1 Chronicles 11:16

1819–1905
Anglican
SCRIPTURE

"And David was then in the stronghold, and the garrison of the Philistines was then in Beth-lehem." — 1 Chronicles 11:16 (ASV)

The hold. —The stronghold or rock-fortress of Adullam (2 Samuel 5:17; 2 Samuel 23:14).

The Philistines’ garrison. —An outpost; for their army was camping near Jerusalem.