And the hand of Mid'ian prevailed over Israel; and because of Mid'ian the people of Israel made for themselves the dens which are in the mountains, and the caves and the strongholds.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The word rendered “dens” is only found in this passage. It is best explained as ravines hollowed out by torrents, which the Israelites made into hi…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The hand of Midian prevailed. — . This oppression is wholly different from that with which we have been dealing in the la…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel
They were too strong for them, and overcame them, and brought them i…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Israel's sin was renewed, and Israel's troubles were repeated. Let all who sin expect to suffer. The Israelites hid themselves in dens and caves; s…

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