And Nahash the Ammonite answered them, On this condition will I make a covenant with you, that I may thrust out all your right eyes, and lay it for a reproach upon all Israel.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

On this condition. —The horrible cruelty of this scornful proposal gives us an insight into the barbarous customs of this imperfec…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And Nahash the Ammonite answered them
In a very haughty and scornful manner:

on this condition wi…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The first fruit of Saul's government was the rescue of Jabesh-gilead from the Ammonites. To save their lives, men will part with liberty, and even …

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