撒母耳記上 6:3, 撒母耳記上 6:7 CUNPTS

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Samuel 6:1-9

The first words of the chapter tell us how long the captivity of the ark continued?it was in the country of the Philistines seven months. In the field of the Philistines (so it is in the original), from which some gather that, having tried it in all their cities, and found it a plague to the inhabitants of each, at length they sent it into the open fields, upon which mice sprang up out of the ground in great multitudes, and destroyed the corn which was now nearly ripe and marred the land. With... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 6:3

And they said, if ye send away the ark of the God of Israel, send it not empty ,.... As they perceived they had either resolved upon, or at least were inclined to do; and which they also thought advisable and therefore would have them by no means send it away as it was, but with some presents along with it; for the meaning of this word "empty" is not that they should take care that all that were in it when taken should go with it, and nothing be taken out of it, or it be stripped of its... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 6:3

Send it not empty - As it appears ye have trespassed against him, send him an offering for this trespass. Why his hand is not removed - The sense is, If you send him a trespass-offering, and ye be cured, then ye shall know why his judgments have not been taken away from you previously to this offering. It is a common opinion, says Calmet, among all people, that although the Supreme Being needs nothing of his creatures, yet he requires that they should consecrate to him... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 6:1-9

Seeking light. The facts are— 1 . The Philistines, oppressed by Providence, are uncertain what to do with the ark. 2 . They, consulting the priests and diviners, are advised to send the ark away with all due honours and safeguards in case it is sent at all. 3 . They are instructed how to carry out the advice, and warned not to refuse so to do. 4 . Having done their best, they are to learn the truth from the issue. The incidents recorded furnish an instance of men seeking... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 6:3-4

A trespass offering. The offering that was to be made when the offence had been unintentional (Le 5:15). Why his hand is not removed from you. A euphemism for "why your punishment continues to be so severe, without sign of abatement." If healing follows the gift, you will know that the malady was Jehovah's doing. The trespass offering was to consist of five golden emerods, and five golden mice, it being an old heathen custom, still constantly practised abroad, of presenting to the deity... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Samuel 6:3

Send it not empty - See the marginal references. The pagan idea of appeasing the gods with gifts, and the scriptural idea of expressing penitence, allegiance, or love to God, by gifts and offerings to His glory and to the comfort of our fellow worshippers, coincide in the practical result. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Samuel 6:3

1 Samuel 6:3. Send it not empty They answer directly to the question, first in general; that it must not be sent back without some offering. In any wise return him a trespass-offering As an acknowledgment that they had offended the God of Israel by bringing his ark from its proper place; for which they begged his pardon by this offering. Then ye shall be healed, &c. Le Clerc renders this sentence, Then if ye shall be healed, it shall be known, or manifest unto you, why his hand is... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 6:1-21

The ark returns (5:1-7:1)Although God used the Philistines to judge Israel, he would not allow them to dishonour him. He showed that the capture of the ark did not mean that he was inferior to the Philistine god Dagon (5:1-5). Wherever the ark went it brought trouble to the Philistine people. A plague of mice seems to have spread a painful and deadly disease throughout the country, bringing widespread suffering and death (6-12; cf. 6:5).The Philistines felt fairly certain that the ark was the... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Samuel 6:3

God. Hebrew. Elohim . App-4 . read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Samuel 6:1-9

1. The plan to terminate God’s judgment 6:1-9The Philistines acknowledged Yahweh’s superiority over Dagon, but they believed they could manipulate Him (1 Samuel 6:3). Guilt offerings were common in ancient Near Eastern religions."Ancient religious protocol mandated that the worshiper not approach his god(s) empty-handed (cf. Exodus 23:15; Deuteronomy 16:16)." [Note: Youngblood, p. 604.] Evidently the reason the Philistines fashioned images of mice (1 Samuel 6:4) was that there was some... read more

撒母耳記上 6:3, 撒母耳記上 6:7 Cunpts