They were bowmen, and could shoot arrows and sling stones with either the right or the left hand; they were Benjaminites, Saul's kinsmen.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The skill of the Benjamites as archers is noted in 1 Chronicles 8:40 and 2 Chronicles 14:8. Their proficiency in using the …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Men of Benjamin and Judah who joined David at Ziklag. (Compare to 1 Samuel 27:0)

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

They were armed with bows. Much used in war in those times.

and could use both the right hand and the …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Here is an account of those who appeared and acted as David's friends while he was persecuted. No difficulties or dangers should keep the sinner fr…

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