1 Samuel 17:1 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ Now the Philistines gathered together their armies to battle, and were gathered together at Shochoh, which belongeth to Judah, and pitched between Shochoh and Azekah, in Ephesdammim.a ”

1 Samuel 17:1 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

The narrative reverts to the Philistine wars 1 Samuel 14:52 ; the other introductory details concerning Saul’s rejection, and David’s introduction upon the stage of the history, having been dispos...
1 Samuel 17:1 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

1 Samuel 17:1 to 1 Samuel 18:5 . David and Goliath (E, with additione by R). In this section two narratives seem to have been interwoven. For the sake of convenience, we may denote one set of pa...
1 Samuel 17:1 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Now. Ch. 1 Samuel 17:1 reads on chronologically from 1 Samuel 16:13 (see note on 1 Samuel 16:14 ). An author's right is claimed for placing the later episode here ( 1 Samuel 16:14 ; 1 Samuel...
1 Samuel 17:1 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Now the Philistines gathered together their armies to battle, and were gathered together at Shochoh, which belongeth to Judah, and pitched between Shochoh and Azekah, in Ephesdammim. Now the Philis...
1 Samuel 17:1 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Now the Philistines gathered together their armies to battle, and were gathered together at Shochoh, which belongeth to Judah, and pitched between Shochoh and Azekah, in Ephesdammim. The Phil...
1 Samuel 17:1 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Shochoh ] identified with Shuweikeh, 'a strong position isolated from the rest of the ridge,' W. of Bethlehem. It was fortified by Rehoboam ( 2 Chronicles 11:7 ). Azekah ] mentioned in Joshua 15:3...
1 Samuel 17:1 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Now the Philistines gathered together their armies to battle. — There is nothing to tell us how long a time had elapsed since the victory of Saul over Amalek and the other events related in the las...
1 Samuel 17:1 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

CHAPTER XXIV. DAVID'S CONFLICT WITH GOLIATH 1 Samuel 17:1-58 . THESE irrepressible Philistines were never long recovering from their disasters. The victory of Jonathan had been impaired by the...
1 Samuel 17:1 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Israel Defied by the Philistine Champion 1 Samuel 17:1-16 When their king lost the special consciousness of God's presence and power, the whole kingdom became demoralized, and the Hebrews had t...
1 Samuel 17:1 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The story contained in this chapter is one of the most familiar of the Old Testament narratives. It places Saul and David in sharp contrast as each stands out in clear relief. In the presence of the...
1 Samuel 17:1 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

CONTENTS The Chapter we are now about entering upon, relates to us the insolence of the Philistines towards Israel, and the challenge made by their champion Goliath of Gath, daring any man in Israel...
1 Samuel 17:1 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Now the Philistines gathered together their armies to battle ,.... Josephus s says this was not long after the things related in the preceding chapter were transacted; and very probably they had hea...
1 Samuel 17:1 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Now the Philistines gathered together their armies to battle, and were gathered together at Shochoh, which [belongeth] to Judah, and pitched between Shochoh and Azekah, in Ephesdammim. Ver. 1. N...
1 Samuel 17:1 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

The Philistines gathered together their armies Probably they had heard that Samuel had forsaken Saul, and that Saul himself was unfit for business. The enemies of the church are watchful to take al...
1 Samuel 17:1 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

The time comes when both Saul and David are to be publicly proven as regards their fitness to rule over Israel. The Philistines, though previously defeated through Jonathan's faith, return to challen...
1 Samuel 17:1 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Goliath's Challenge to Israel. B. C. 1060. 1 Now the Philistines gathered together their...
1 Samuel 17:1 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

1 SAMUEL CHAPTER 17 The armies of the Israelites and Philistines ready for battle: Goliath terrifieth the Israelites with his stature, armour, and challenge, 1 Samuel 17:1-11 . David sent by his...
1 Samuel 17:1 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Goliath Challenges Israel With No Takers. David Is Sent To Take His Brothers Food ( 1 Samuel 17:1-19 ). This passage brings us face to face with two figures, the first the formidable Philistine wa...
1 Samuel 17:1 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITITCAL AND EXPOSITORY NOTES— 1 Samuel 17:1 . “The Philistines gathered together their armies.” Jamieson considers that this was twenty-seven years after their overthrow at Michmash. “Shocho...
1 Samuel 17:1 - Sermon Bible Commentary

1 Samuel 17 Notice: I. David was on God's side. This was a religious war. Goliath fought for Dagon and cursed David by his gods. David fought for Jehovah. Let every child know for certain that he...
1 Samuel 17:1 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Samuel 17:4 . There went out a champion, Goliath of Gath; a military character well known to the Hebrews. More than thirty years before he had scattered the army of Israel, slain the sons of Eli...
1 Samuel 17:1 - The Biblical Illustrator

Now the Philistines gathered together their armies to battle. The battle of Elah While the Philistines were posted on the stony hills covered with brushwood which bounded the valley on the sout...
1 Samuel 17:1 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

ADVANCE OF DAVID IN REPUTATION BY THE SLAUGHTER OF GOLIATH ( 1 Samuel 17:1-9 .). EXPOSITION GOLIATH 'S DEFIANCE OF ISRAEL ( 1 Samuel 17:1-9 ). 1 Samuel 17:1 Th...
1 Samuel 17:1 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Now, the Philistines, the federation of the five city states, gathered together their armies to battle, and were gathered together at Shochoh, which belongeth to Judah, some ten miles southwest of...
1 Samuel 17:1 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Chronicles 11:13 ; 1 Samuel 13:5 ; 1 Samuel 14:46 ; 1 Samuel 14:52 ; 1 Samuel 7:7 ; 2 Chronicles 11:7 ; 2 Chronicles 28:18 ; Jeremiah 34:7 ; Joshua 10:10 ; Joshua 10:11 ; Joshua 15:35 ;...
1 Samuel 17:1 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Gathered, &c. — Probably they had heard, that Samuel had forsaken Saul, and that Saul himself was unfit for business. The enemies of the church are watchful to take all advantages, and they nev...

1 Samuel 17:1 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

1 Samuel 17:1 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

1 Samuel 17:1 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

1 Samuel 17:1 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

1 Samuel 17:1 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

1 Samuel 17:1 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

1 Samuel 17:1 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

1 Samuel 17:1 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

1 Samuel 17:1 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

1 Samuel 17:1 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

1 Samuel 17:1 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

1 Samuel 17:1 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

1 Samuel 17:1 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

1 Samuel 17:1 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Samuel 17:1 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

1 Samuel 17:1 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

1 Samuel 17:1 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

1 Samuel 17:1 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

1 Samuel 17:1 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

1 Samuel 17:1 - Sermon Bible Commentary

1 Samuel 17:1 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Samuel 17:1 - The Biblical Illustrator

1 Samuel 17:1 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

1 Samuel 17:1 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

1 Samuel 17:1 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Samuel 17:1 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes