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The men of Israel and of Judah arose, and shouted, and pursued the Philistines, until you come to Gai, and to the gates of Ekron. The wounded of the Philistines fell down by the way to Shaaraim, even to Gath, and to Ekron.
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A Decisive Rout
Commentators emphasize that this was not a minor skirmish but a complete and decisive rout. The Israelite army, once paralyzed by fear, pursued the Philistines deep into their own territory, right to the gates of major cities like Gath and Ekron. The pursuit covered a significant distance, inflicting heavy casualties and demonstrating the totality of the God-given victory.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The men of Israel and Judah - See 1 Samuel 15:4 note.
Shaaraim - A town of Judah in the Shephelah (see the marginal…
19th Century
Anglican
To the valley. —More accurately, to a valley; there is no article in the Hebrew. This lack of the article at once suggest…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the men of Israel and of Judah arose From their encampment and entrenchment, or they prepared for a pursuit:
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