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A Specific, Devastating Defeat
Commentators unanimously identify this verse with the catastrophic battle against the Philistines recorded in 1 Samuel 4:10. In a single event, God allowed 30,000 of His people to be killed by the sword. This wasn't a random defeat; it was a direct act of divine judgment following the loss of the Ark of the Covenant.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 78:62
18th Century
Theologian
He gave his people over also to the sword - When the ark was taken (1 Samuel 4:10). Thirty thousand of the children of Israel fe…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 78:57–64
19th Century
Preacher
But turned back, and dealt unfaithfully like their fathers: they were turned aside like a deceitful bow. For they provoked him to anger with th…
John Calvin
On Psalms 78:62
16th Century
Theologian
And he shut up his people to the sword. Other parts of the calamity that befell Israel in the time of the high priest Eli are mentioned he…
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John Gill
On Psalms 78:62
17th Century
Pastor
He gave his people over also to the sword
To those that kill with the sword, as the Targum; that is, to the Philisti…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 78:56–72
17th Century
Minister
After the Israelites were settled in Canaan, their children were like their fathers. God gave them his testimonies, but they turned back. Presumptu…