Matthew Poole Commentary - 1 Samuel 7:12 - 7:12

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Matthew Poole Commentary - 1 Samuel 7:12 - 7:12


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A stone; a rude, unpolished stone, which was not prohibited by that law, Lev_26:1, there being no danger of worshipping such a stone, and this being set up only as a monument of the victory.



Eben-ezer; by which, compared with 1Sa_4:1, it appears that this victory was gained in or near the very same place where the Israelites received their former fatal loss.



Hitherto hath the Lord helped us; He hath begun to help us in some measure, though not completely to deliver us; by which wary expression he exciteth both their thankfulness for their mercy received, and their holy fear and care to please and serve the Lord, that he might proceed to help and deliver them more effectually.