1 Samuel 7:4 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

Then the children of Israel did put away Baalim and Ashtaroth, and served the LORD only. Put away Baalim and Ashtaroth - These were not two particular deities, but two genera of idols; the one masculine, Baalim; the other feminine, Ashtaroth; both the words are in the plural number, and signify all their gods and goddesses.

1 Samuel 7:4

4 Then the children of Israel did put away Baalim and Ashtaroth, and served the LORD only.