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Now the Hebrews who were with the Philistines as before, and who went up with them into the camp, [from the country] round about, even they also [turned] to be with the Israelites who were with Saul and Jonathan.

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The Compromised Return

Commentators explain that the Hebrews serving in the Philistine army were likely in a compromised position. They may have been prisoners, servants, or levies from occupied lands. When they witnessed God's miraculous intervention causing chaos among the Philistines, they seized the opportunity to switch sides and fight for their own people.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Samuel 14:21

19th Century

Bishop

Moreover the Hebrews that were with the Philistines. —These Israelites were, most likely, prisoners who had been compelle…

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Samuel 14:21

17th Century

Pastor

Moreover, the Hebrews that were with the Philistines before that time Who either were their servants and bondsmen they br…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Samuel 14:16–23

17th Century

Minister

The Philistines were, by the power of God, set against one another. The more evident it was that God did all, the more reason Saul had to inquire w…

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