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A Tactical Advantage
Commentators explain the military significance of the 700 left-handed slingers. In ancient warfare, soldiers typically held shields with their left arm, leaving their right side exposed. A left-handed slinger could therefore more easily strike an enemy's undefended side, making them a particularly effective and feared fighting force.
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Albert Barnes
On Judges 20:15–17
18th Century
Theologian
Comparing the numbers here with those in Numbers 1 and Numbers 26, it is evident that in the case of both the Benjamites and the Israelites, their …
Charles Ellicott
On Judges 20:16
19th Century
Bishop
Seven hundred chosen men. —These words are omitted in the Septuagint and Vulgate.
Left handed.
John Gill
On Judges 20:16
17th Century
Pastor
Among all this people there were seven hundred chosen men
lefthanded
According to Ben Gersom, these were …
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Matthew Henry
On Judges 20:1–48
17th Century
Minister
The Israelites' abhorrence of the crime committed at Gibeah, and their resolution to punish the criminals, were right; but they formed their resolv…