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The Philistines put themselves in array against Israel: and when they joined battle, Israel was struck before the Philistines; and they killed of the army in the field about four thousand men.
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The Spiritual Cause of Defeat
Matthew Henry explains that Israel's defeat was not merely a military failure but a direct result of sin in their camp. This gave their enemies a decisive advantage. The verse serves as a stark reminder that spiritual health is directly linked to God's favor, and unconfessed sin can lead to defeat and hardship.
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1 Samuel
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Reformed Baptist
And the Philistines put themselves in array against Israel, etc.] Prepared for battle, and put themselves in a postu…
Presbyterian
Israel is struck down before the Philistines. Sin, the accursed thing, was in the camp and gave their enemies all the advantage they could desire. …
