Adam Clarke Commentary - 1 Samuel 4:4

Adam Clarke Commentary - 1 Samuel 4:4 - 4:4

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Adam Clarke Commentary - 1 Samuel 4:4 - 4:4

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This Chapter Verse Commentaries:

4:1 - 4:1
4:2 - 4:2
4:3 - 4:3
4:4 - 4:4
4:5 - 4:5
4:7 - 4:7
4:8 - 4:8
4:9 - 4:9
4:11 - 4:11
4:12 - 4:12
4:13 - 4:13
4:17 - 4:17
4:18 - 4:18
4:19 - 4:19
4:20 - 4:20
4:21 - 4:21

The Lord of hosts - See on 1Sa 1:3 (note).

Dwelleth between the cherubims - Of what shape the cherubim were, we know not; but there was one of these representative figures placed at each end of the ark of the covenant; and between them, on the lid or cover of that ark, which was called the propitiatory or mercy-seat, the shechinah, or symbol of the Divine presence, was said to dwell. They thought, therefore, if they had the ark, they must necessarily have the presence and influence of Jehovah.