Bible Commentary

And when the men of Ashdod saw that [it was] so, they said, The ark of the God of Israel shall not abide with us: for his hand is sore upon us, and upon Dagon our god. 7. is sore ] i.e. severe. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 7. His hand … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 5:7”

But the hand of the LORD was heavy upon them of Ashdod, and he destroyed them, and smote them with emerods, [even] Ashdod and the coasts thereof. 6. But the hand of the Lord ] Rather, And. “The hand of the Lord” = the putting forth of His might. Chastisement now overtook the people as … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 5:6”

Therefore neither the priests of Dagon, nor any that come into Dagon’s house, tread on the threshold of Dagon in Ashdod unto this day. 5. Therefore neither the priests, &c.] As a mark of reverence for the spot where their idol had lain. Zep 1:9 does not appear to contain any reference to this practice, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 5:5”

And when they arose early on the morrow morning, behold, Dagon [was] fallen upon his face to the ground before the ark of the LORD; and the head of Dagon and both the palms of his hands [were] cut off upon the threshold; only [the stump of] Dagon was left to him. 4. cut off … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 5:4”

And when they of Ashdod arose early on the morrow, behold, Dagon [was] fallen upon his face to the earth before the ark of the LORD. And they took Dagon, and set him in his place again. 3. Dagon was fallen upon his face to the earth ] In the attitude of homage to the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 5:3”

When the Philistines took the ark of God, they brought it into the house of Dagon, and set it by Dagon. 2. When the Philistines, &c.] Better, And the Philistines took the ark of God and brought it. The repetition is characteristic of the Hebrew historical style. Dagon ] Dagon (a diminutive of endearment from … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 5:2”

And the Philistines took the ark of God, and brought it from Ebenezer unto Ashdod. Ch. 1Sa 5:1-12. Chastisement of the Philistines for the Removal of the Ark 1. Ashdod ] Ashdod (in Greek Azotus, Act 8:40), one of the five cities of the Philistine league, was situated on an eminence near the sea, about … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 5:1”

And she said, The glory is departed from Israel: for the ark of God is taken. The lesson of the ruin brought upon Churches by the covetousness and profligacy of their priests, which is here taught us so forcibly, and which has been again and again illustrated in Jews and Christians, is too solemn and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 4:22”

And she named the child Ichabod, saying, The glory is departed from Israel: because the ark of God was taken, and because of her father-in-law and her husband. 21. I-chabod ] The name means No-glory, or Where is glory? Cp. Rachel’s significant name for Benjamin, Ben-oni = “Son of my sorrow” (Gen 35:18). The glory … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 4:21”

And about the time of her death the women that stood by her said unto her, Fear not; for thou hast born a son. But she answered not, neither did she regard [it]. 20. Fear not ] Cp. Gen 35:16-19. But the attempt to comfort her was vain. The loss of the Ark so absorbed … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 4:20”