Verse 26
26. And all the people These, as distinguished from the children of Israel, were those not capable of bearing arms old men and women who nevertheless assembled with the warriors to weep and fast and pray before the Lord.
Came unto the house of God Rather, came unto Beth-el, as in Judges 20:18.
Sat there before the Lord Their object in going to Beth-el was a religious one, and their assembling was in the name of the Lord, as had been the case at Mizpeh. Judges 20:1, note. But the solemnity of this meeting at Beth-el was increased by the presence of the ark. See next verse.
Fasted This was an additional and very significant way of expressing their profound humiliation and heart penitence before the Lord.
Offered burnt offerings and peace offerings They had become deeply convinced that they had offended God, and they sought by burnt offerings to propitiate him, and by peace offerings to renew their covenant, and realize again his fellowship and love.
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