All Israel heard the news that Saul had destroyed the Philistine garrison at Geba and that the Philistines now hated the Israelites more than ever. So the entire Israelite army was summoned to join Saul at Gilgal.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

To Gilgal - The Wadi Suweinit opens into the plain of the Jordan where Gilgal was situated. For the sanctity of Gilgal, see the note on [Ref…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

And all Israel heard. — Saul is mentioned instead of “Jonathan,” though the bold deed had been performed by the young pri…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And all Israel heard say that Saul had smitten a garrison of
the Philistines
For thou…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Saul reigned one year, and nothing particular happened; but in his second year, the events recorded in this chapter took place. For more than a yea…