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They enclosed the Benjamites round about, [and] chased them, [and] trod them down at [their] resting-place, as far as over against Gibeah toward the sunrise.
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A Poetic and Total Defeat
Commentators observe that this verse uses strong, poetic language to describe the complete and total defeat of the Benjamite army. The Israelites surrounded, chased, and crushed them without letting up. This wasn't just a battle; it was a comprehensive rout where the Benjamites were given no place to rest or escape.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The language and construction of this verse are poetical; it seems to be an extract from a song and to describe, in the language of poetry, the sam…
19th Century
Anglican
A strong and poetic description of the total rout and massacre which ensued.
With ease. —There is no “with” in the Hebrew, b…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Thus they enclosed the Benjaminites round about Surrounded them on all sides, the army of Israel being posted in dif…
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The Israelites' abhorrence of the crime committed at Gibeah, and their resolution to punish the criminals, were right; but they formed their resolv…
