So we are presenting the items of gold we captured as an offering to the Lord from our share of the plunder—armbands, bracelets, rings, earrings, and necklaces. This will purify our lives before the Lord and make us right with him.”

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The “chains” were “armlets” (2 Samuel 1:10). The “rings” were “finger-rings,” or “seal-rings”; and the “tablets” were worn suspended fr…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

We have therefore brought an oblation to the Lord
A freewill offering, out of the spoil, over and above the tribute …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The success of the Israelites had been very remarkable—so small a company overcoming such multitudes—but it was still more wonderful that not one w…