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The Futility of Idols
Commentators explain that ancient armies, like the Philistines, commonly carried images of their gods into battle. They believed these physical idols possessed power and could grant them military success. The abandonment of these 'gods' on the battlefield starkly illustrates their powerlessness against the true God of Israel.
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1 Chronicles
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Chronicles 14:12
18th Century
Theologian
When they had left their gods there - The practice of carrying images of the gods into battle was common among the nations of antiquity, and…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Chronicles 14:12
19th Century
Bishop
And when they had left their gods there. —Samuel states, their images. Our word is explanatory.
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John Gill
On 1 Chronicles 14:12
17th Century
Pastor
(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 14:1).
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Chronicles 14:1–17
17th Century
Minister
In this chapter we have an account of:
- David's kingdom established.
- His family built up.
- His enemies defeated.