Neither did Naphtali drive out the inhabitants of Bethshemesh, nor the inhabitants of Bethanath; but he dwelt among the Canaanites, the inhabitants of the land: nevertheless the inhabitants of Bethshemesh and of Bethanath became tributaries unto them.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Neither did Naphtali. See Joshua 19:32-38. Beth-shemesh. The name means “house of the sun,” and the place was probably a great cen…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Neither did Naphtali drive out the inhabitants of
Bethshemesh, nor the inhabitants of Bethanath

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The people of Israel were very neglectful of their duty and their own best interest. Because of slothfulness and cowardice, they would not take the…

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