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An Unmistakable Miracle
Commentators stress that the cows' journey was a clear, supernatural sign. By choosing nursing cows and having them walk directly away from their calves—all while lowing for them—God overruled powerful natural instincts. This wasn't a random event; it was a divinely orchestrated proof of His power, designed to be undeniable to the watching Philistines.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Samuel 6:12
18th Century
Theologian
Lowing as they went - Milking cows were chosen specifically to make the sign more significant. Nature would obviously incline the cows to go…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 6:12
19th Century
Bishop
Went along the highway, lowing. —But the dumb beasts did what the idol priests and diviners scarcely considered possible, for God’…
John Gill
On 1 Samuel 6:12
17th Century
Pastor
And the kine took the straight way to the way of Bethshemesh ,
&c.] Though they had none to drive, lead, or guide th…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Samuel 6:10–18
17th Century
Minister
These two cows knew their owner, their great Owner, whom Hophni and Phinehas did not know. God's providence takes notice even of animals, and serve…