Adam Clarke's Bible Commentary Verse 4. Wherefore gloriest thou] Though thy valleys be fruitful, yet glory not in them. Though thou have much political and military power, do not trust in them, nor in the multitude of thy cities; a stronger than thou is coming against thee.
Matthew Henry Commentary
- The calamities of the Philistines.
The Philistines had always been enemies to Israel; but the Chaldea army 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 perfect wisdom an justice _________________________________________________
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