Then the children of Ammon were gathered together, and encamped in Gilead. And the children of Israel assembled themselves together, and encamped in Mizpeh.
Ver. 17. Then the children of Ammon were gathered together.] But, that they might be "broken in pieces" Isa 8:9
And the children of Israel assembled.] Now they have taken heart of grace, and can face their enemies; who before durst not mute or move against them. And although they had no answer or comfort from God, yet knowing his gracious disposition and dealing with the penitent, they take courage to encounter the Ammonites. "The righteous are bold as a lion," Pro 28:1 and "God hath not given to his the spirit of fear, but of power, of love, and of a sound mind." 2Ti 1:7