Then all the people of Israel, the whole army, went up and came to Bethel and wept; they sat there before the LORD, and fasted that day until evening, and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Fasted until even - The regular time for ending a fast among the Hebrews was sunset (compare 1 Samuel 14:24; [Reference…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

And all the people —that is, the non-combatants as well as the fighting men.

To the house of God. —Rather, …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Then all the children of Israel and all the people went up,
and came unto the house of God

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The Israelites' abhorrence of the crime committed at Gibeah, and their resolution to punish the criminals, were right; but they formed their resolv…

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