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The Philistines gathered themselves together, and came and encamped in Shunem: and Saul gathered all Israel together, and they encamped in Gilboa.
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A Battlefield Set for Terror
Commentators emphasize the geography of this verse. The Philistines were in Shunem and Saul's army was on the opposing hills of Gilboa, separated by the deep valley of Jezreel. This close proximity, scholars note, allowed Saul to see the entire enemy force, which directly leads to the terror he experiences in the following verse.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Gilboa - Now called Jebel Fukuak. But the ancient name is preserved in the village of Jelbon, situated on the south side of the mountain. It…
19th Century
Anglican
And pitched in Shunem. — As has already been described in the note on 1 Samuel 27:1, the Philistine army had …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the Philistines gathered themselves together From different parts, and formed a considerable army:
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