And God split open the hollow place that is at Lehi, and there came water from it; and when he drank, his spirit returned, and he revived. Therefore the name of it was called En-hakkor'e; it is at Lehi to this day.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

A hollow place that was in the jaw - The right translation is, “the hollow place which is in Lehi.” The word translated “hollow pla…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Clave an hollow place that was in the jaw. —Rather, the (fountain called the) “socket,” which is in Lehi.

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And God clave an hollow place that was in the jaw, and there
came water thereout
A so…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

So little notice did the men of Judah take of their deliverer, that he was ready to perish for lack of a drink of water. Thus, the greatest slights…

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