OLD TESTAMENT

1 Samuel 14:16

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The watchmen of Saul in Gibeah of Benjamin looked; and behold, the multitude melted away and scattered.

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Verse 16. Gabaa, where they were stationed to observe the enemies’ motions, and to give notice of them to Saul, at Remmon, verse 2. Calmet.—Overthrown. Hebrew “melted down, (without courage) and they went crushing” one another is the narrow passes, ( Bible.) and turning their arms against all they met. Josephus.

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