and came to the stronghold of Tyre, and to all the cities of the Hivites, and of the Canaanites; and they went out to the south of Judah, at Beersheba.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The strong hold of Tyre—"The fenced city," as it is generally rendered throughout the historical books.

The cities of the Hivites

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Of the Hivites, and of the Canaanites. —The remnants of the original inhabitants appear to have still occupied distinct towns by t…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And came to the strong hold of Tyre
That is, old Tyre, which stood thirty furlongs from new Tyre, the island F2…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Because of the people's sin, David was allowed to act wrongly, and in his chastisement, they received punishment. This example sheds light on God's…

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