Israel took his journey with all that he had, and came to Beersheba, and offered sacrifices to the God of his father, Isaac.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

פלוּא pallû' — Pallu, “distinguished.” חצרן chetsrôn — Chetsron, of the “court,” or “village.” כרמי

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Israel ... came to Beer-sheba. — Though Jacob, in the first tumult of his joy, had determined to hasten to Egypt, yet man…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

And Israel took his journey. Because the holy man is compelled to leave the land of Canaan and go elsewhere, he offers, on his departure, …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And Israel took his journey with all that he had
Set forward in it immediately, as soon as possible after he has resolved to t…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Even regarding those events and undertakings which appear most joyful, we should seek counsel, assistance, and a blessing from the Lord. Attending …

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