But all the princes said unto all the congregation, We have sworn unto them by the LORD God of Israel: now therefore we may not touch them.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

We have sworn unto them ... therefore we may not touch them. —Although the covenant was obtained from the Israelites by f…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

But all the princes said to all the congregation
That is, all the princes that went to Gibeon addressed all the Isra…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The Israelites, having examined the provisions of the Gibeonites, hastily concluded that they confirmed their account. We make more haste than good…

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