Now Saul, and they, and all the men of Israel, were in the vale of Elah, fighting with the Philistines.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

In the valley of Elan, fighting with the Philistines. —The words of this verse, which read in the English Version as an explanator…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Now Saul, and they
That is, the sons of Jesse, and brethren of David:

and all the men of Israel

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Jesse little thought of sending his son to the army at that critical juncture; but the wise God orders actions and affairs to serve his designs. In…

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