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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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Albert Barnes
On 1 Samuel 13:19
18th Century
Theologian
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…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 13:19
19th Century
Bishop
Now there was no smith found. —We must allow a year, perhaps two or three, to have elapsed while Saul and Jonathan ..…
John Gill
On 1 Samuel 13:19
17th Century
Pastor
Now there was no smith found throughout all the land of
Israel
The Philistines, when …
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Samuel 13:15–23
17th Century
Minister
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…