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1 Samuel 4:12

Runners who were swift of foot, and could go long distances were important and well-known persons (compare II Samuel 18:19-31). There seem to have been always professional runners to act as messengers with armies in the field (II Kings 11:4, II Kings 11:6,II Kings 11:19, the King James Version "guards" ).

Earth upon his head - In token of bitter grief. Compare the marginal references.

Other Barnes' Notes entries containing 1 Samuel 4:12:

Joshua 7:6
Job 2:12

 

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