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A Widespread Victory
Commentators explain that the phrase "from Havilah... to Shur" describes the entire expanse of the Amalekite territory. This wasn't a small skirmish; Saul's army pursued and defeated the Amalekites across their whole country, from the far east to the border of Egypt in the southwest, showing the comprehensive nature of the military campaign.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Samuel 15:7
18th Century
Theologian
The district described here would stretch from Havilah on the far east to Shur, which is either near Suez or further north on the coastal road from…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 15:7
19th Century
Bishop
From Havilah until you come to Shur. —The Havilah here alluded to cannot be now identified. Shur, which signifies “wall,”…
John Gill
On 1 Samuel 15:7
17th Century
Pastor
And Saul smote the Amalekites
Engaging in battle with them, he overcame them, and beat them, and slew great numbers …
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Samuel 15:1–9
17th Century
Minister
The sentence of condemnation against the Amalekites had been issued long before (Exodus 17:14; Deuteronomy 25:19), but they…