And the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel: [and] because of the Midianites the children of Israel made them the dens which [are] in the mountains, and caves, and strong holds.
Ver. 2. Made them the dens which are in the mountains.] These served for shelters, places of refuge and strength, until the last desolation of the Jews. See 1 Samuel 13:6 .
And caves, and strongholds.] They sought not to God till needs must; till these coverings were too short. Jdg 6:6