Now when the Philistines heard that the people of Israel had gathered at Mizpah, the lords of the Philistines went up against Israel. And when the people of Israel heard of it they were afraid of the Philistines.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

This implies a united invasion by the whole Philistine force, which explains the terror of the Israelites .

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The lords of the Philistines went up against Israel. —This was what might naturally have been expected. The sudden destru…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And when the Philistines heard that the children of Israel were
gathered together to Mizpeh

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The Philistines invaded Israel. When sinners begin to repent and reform, they must expect that Satan will muster all his force against them and set…

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