And he took his brethren with him, and pursued after him seven days’ journey; and they overtook him in the mount Gilead.
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Interpretation
God can put a bridle in the mouth of wicked men, to restrain their malice, though he do not change their hearts. Though they have no love to God's people, they will pretend to it, and try to make a merit of necessity.
Glossary
- Gilead Place
- Biblical region. Modern identification: Tell edh Dhahab esh Sherqiyeh.