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The men of Ai struck about thirty-six men of them. They chased them from before the gate even to Shebarim, and struck them at the descent. The hearts of the people melted, and became like water.
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Verse 5. Sabarim, which means people “broken and defeated.” Septuagint “they pursued them from the gate, till they had entirely broken them,” destroying 36, and putting the rest to flight. Calmet.—This small disaster filled the whole camp with dismay, as the Lord generally caused the victories of his people to be complete, and without any loss, as long as they continued in his favour. None were found wanting of those who attacked and destroyed so many of the Madianites. Numbers 31:49. Bible.
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