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A Nation Gripped by Fear
The Israelite army's morale completely collapsed in the face of a massive Philistine force. Commentators note the people were so distressed and terrified that they abandoned the army to hide anywhere they could—in caves, among thorny thickets, in rocky crevices, and even in old ruins. This wasn't a strategic retreat but a desperate, panicked scramble for safety.
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1 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Samuel 13:6
18th Century
Theologian
In thickets - This literally means “among thorns.”
High places - This does not refer to the high places for worship, but to hol…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 13:6
19th Century
Bishop
Saw that they were in a strait. —It was evidently no ordinary Philistine foray or invasion which the Israelites had to resist. The…
John Gill
On 1 Samuel 13:6
17th Century
Pastor
When the men of Israel saw they were in a strait, for the
people were distressed
By r…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Samuel 13:1–7
17th Century
Minister
Saul reigned one year, and nothing particular happened; but in his second year, the events recorded in this chapter took place. For more than a yea…