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Now the Philistines gathered together their armies to battle; and they were gathered together at Socoh, which belongs to Judah, and encamped between Socoh and Azekah, in Ephes-dammim.
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A Battle on Judah's Doorstep
Commentators explain that the Philistines had pushed deep into Judah's territory, setting up camp only about ten miles from David's hometown of Bethlehem. The location, called Ephes-dammim (meaning 'boundary of blood'), was a known border area for frequent and violent conflicts, highlighting the seriousness of the threat.
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1 Samuel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The narrative returns to the Philistine wars (1 Samuel 14:52), as the preceding chapters have already covered the introductory details …
19th Century
Anglican
Now the Philistines gathered together their armies to battle. —There is nothing to tell us how long a time had elapsed si…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Now the Philistines gathered together their armies to battle , &c.] Josephus F19 says this was not long a…
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