And these are the golden emerods which the Philistines returned for a trespass offering unto the LORD; for Ashdod one, for Gaza one, for Askelon one, for Gath one, for Ekron one;
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Interpretation
These two kine knew their owner, their great Owner, whom Hophin and Phinehas knew not. God's providence takes notice even of brute creatures, and serves its own purposes by them.
Read with
This thought runs through 1 Samuel 6:15-18.
Glossary
- Ekron Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tel Miqne.
- Ashdod Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tel Ashdod.
- Ashkelon Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tel Ashkelon.
- Gath Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tell es Safi.
- Gaza Place
- Called also Azzah, which is its Hebrew name. Modern identification: Tell Harube.