Saul and Jonathan and the troops with them were staying at Geba in the land of Benjamin. The Philistines set up their camp at Micmash.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Gibeah of Benjamin. —Saul and his son, uniting their sadly diminished forces, entrench themselves at Geba, in a strong position at…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And Saul, and Jonathan his son
Who were now joined to their men, on Saul's coming to Gibeah:

and …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Consider how shrewd the Philistines were when they held power; they not only prevented the people of Israel from making weapons of war but also com…