Judges 15:9

Verse 9

SAMSON’S EXPLOIT WITH THE JAWBONE OF AN ASS, Judges 15:9-20.

9. Philistines went up At least a thousand strong. Judges 15:15. The territory of Judah lies higher than the Philistine plain; hence the Philistines went up.

Spread themselves Scattered about in small companies to hunt for Samson.

Lehi This word means a jawbone; and Gesenius thinks might have been so called from a chain of steep, craggy rocks, which resembled a jawbone, just as some single rocks are for a like reason called teeth. 1 Samuel 7:12. The place, however, may have derived its name from Samson’s exploit. See Judges 15:17.

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

Daniel Whedon was born in 1808 in Onondaga, N.Y. Dr. Whedon was well qualified as a commentator. He was professor of Ancient Languages in Wesleyan University, studied law and had some years of pastoral experience. He was editor of the Methodist Quarterly Review for more than twenty years. Besides many articles for religious papers he was also the author of the well-known and important work, Freedom of the Will. Dr. Whedon was noted for his incisive, vigorous style, both as preacher and writer. He died at Atlantic Highlands, N.J., June 8, 1885.Whedon was a pivotal figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism in the nineteenth-centry America. As a result of his efforts, some historians have concluded that he was responsible for a new doctrine of man that was more dependent upon philosophical principles than scripture.... Show more

Dr. Daniel D. Whedon was a central figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism. He devoted 25 years to writing the New Testament commentaries. Other authors wrote the Old Testament commentaries with Whedon serving as the editor. Study the bible online.... Show more

Verse 9

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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