The Philistines had always been enemies to Israel; but the Chaldeaarmy shall overflow their land like a deluge. Those whom God wil spoil, must be spoiled. For when the Lord intends to destroy the wicked, he will cut off every helper. So deplorable are the desolation of war, that the blessings of peace are most desirable. But we mus submit to His appointments who ordains all in perfectwisdom an justice __________________________________________________________________
