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1 Samuel 13:16

1 Samuel 13:16
And Saul, and Jonathan his son, and the people that were present with them, abode in Gibeah of Benjamin: but the Philistines encamped in Michmash.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And Saul, and Jonathan his son,.... Who were now joined to their men, on Saul's coming to Gibeah:

and the people that were present with them; the six hundred men before numbered: abode in Gibeah of…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Samuel 13:15-23

Here, 1. Samuel departs in displeasure. Saul has set up for himself, and now he is left to himself: Samuel gat him from Gilgal (Sa1 13:15), and it does not appear that he either prayed with Saul or…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

in Gibeah of Benjamin Heb. in Geba of Benjamin. The positions of 1Sa 13:2-3 are now reversed, the Philistines occupying Michmash on the northern side of the valley, Saul and Jonathan holding Geba on…

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