He killed Philistines until his hand was too tired to lift his sword, and the Lord gave him a great victory that day. The rest of the army did not return until it was time to collect the plunder!

Commentaries

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Clave unto the sword. —Instances are rare, but well authenticated, of a sort of cramp following excessive exertion, so that the ha…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

He arose, and smote the Philistines until his hand was weary ,
&c.] He rose up when the Israelites fled, and stood h…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

David once earnestly longed for the water at the well of Bethlehem. It seems to be an instance of weakness. He was thirsty; he had often refreshed …