When they came to the camp of Israel, the Israelites rose up and struck the Moabites, so that they fled before them; and they went forward into the land smiting the Moabites.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Smote the Moabites. —Who were unprepared for resistance.

But they went forward smiting ...

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And when they came to the camp of Israel
Not in an orderly regular manner, in rank and file, as an army should march…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

It is a blessing to be favored with the company of those who have power with God and can prevail by their prayers. A kingdom may be upheld and pros…

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