Adam Clarke's Bible Commentary Verse 8. Dwell deep] An allusion to the custom of the Arabs, who, when about to be attacked by a powerful foe, strike their tents, pack up their utensils, lade their camels, which they can do in a couple of hours, and set off to the great desert, and so bury themselves in it that no enemy either will or can pursue, as it is the Arabs alone that know the deserts, and can find water and provender for their support.
Dedan] Was a city of Idumea, not far from Teman.
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 _________________________________________________
Original Hebrew נסו5127 הפנו6437 העמיקו6009 לשׁבת3427 ישׁבי3427 דדן1719 כי3588 איד343 עשׂו6215 הבאתי935 עליו5921 עת6256 פקדתיו׃6485
