Suddenly, panic broke out in the Philistine army, both in the camp and in the field, including even the outposts and raiding parties. And just then an earthquake struck, and everyone was terrified.

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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…