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Now there was no smith found throughout all the land of Israel; for the Philistines said, Lest the Hebrews make them swords or spears:
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A Strategy of Oppression
Commentators agree that the lack of blacksmiths in Israel was not an accident but a deliberate and strategic policy of oppression by the Philistines. By removing the ability to forge metal, the Philistines aimed to prevent any rebellion, ensuring Israel remained disarmed and subject to their rule. This tactic of disarming a conquered people was a common feature of ancient warfare.
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1 Samuel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
There was no smith - This was the result of the fierce raids described in the preceding verses, and it was the method the Philistines adopte…
19th Century
Anglican
Now there was no smith found. —We must allow a year, perhaps two or three, to have elapsed while Saul and Jonathan ..…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Now there was no smith found throughout all the land of Israel The Philistines, when …
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Consider how shrewd the Philistines were when they held power; they not only prevented the people of Israel from making weapons of war but also com…
