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He went from year to year in circuit to Bethel and Gilgal, and Mizpah; and he judged Israel in all those places.
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A Traveling Judge
Commentators explain that Samuel established a regular judicial circuit, traveling annually or semi-annually to Bethel, Gilgal, and Mizpeh. By going to the people in these historically and religiously significant locations, he made justice accessible and demonstrated a dedicated, active form of leadership.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Gilgal - It is uncertain whether Gilgal in the valley of the Jordan, or the modern Jiljulieh—the Gilgal of 2 Kings 2:1 and [Refe…
19th Century
Anglican
To Beth-el, and Gilgal, and Mizpeh, and judged Israel. —These centres, it can be observed, were all situated in the southern part …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he went from year to year in circuit As judges do; or "from the year in the year" F18 from the time o…
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