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Saul struck the Amalekites, from Havilah as you go to Shur, that is before Egypt.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Anglican
From Havilah until you come to Shur. —The Havilah here alluded to cannot be now identified. Shur, which signifies “wall,”…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Saul smote the Amalekites Engaging in battle with them, he overcame them, and beat them, and slew great numbers …
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