And there was trembling in the host, in the field, and among all the people: the garrison, and the spoilers, they also trembled, and the earth quaked: so it was a very great trembling.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The earth quaked – This naturally increased the panic to the utmost. Compare 1 Samuel 7:10; Joshua 10:11;[Reference P…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

And there was trembling in the host. —The rest of the outpost garrison, panic-stricken, escaped to the other camp of the …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And there was trembling in the host in the field
Belonging to Michmash, where the army lay encamped:

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Saul seems to have been quite at a loss, and unable to help himself. Those can never think themselves safe who see themselves out of God's protecti…

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