And the people of Israel said to Samuel, "Do not cease to cry to the LORD our God for us, that he may save us from the hand of the Philistines."

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Cease not to cry unto the Lord our God for us. —The fear on the part of Israel was very natural. Unarmed—or, at least, ve…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And the children of Israel said to Samuel
To whom they applied, not as the general of their forces, but as the proph…

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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