We returned. —This verse remarkably condenses the frustration of the attempt and the cessation of the special guard.

There was no fighting after all. As soon as the enemy knew that their plot was found out, they did not make any assault. One commentator says: "Som…

And it came to pass, when our enemies heard it was known unto
us
What they intended, …

Hindering good work is what bad men aim at, and expect to succeed in; but good work is God's work, and it will prosper. God has many ways of bringi…