53 And the children of Israel returned from chasing after the Philistines, and they spoiled their tents.
53 When the Israelites returned from chasing the Philistines, they plundered their camp.
53 And the people of Israel came back from chasing the Philistines, and they plundered their camp.
53 Wounded Philistines were strewn along the Shaaraim road all the way to Gath and Ekron. After chasing the Philistines, the Israelites came back and looted their camp.
53 Then the children of Israel returned from chasing the Philistines, and they plundered their tents.
53 Then the Israelite army returned and plundered the deserted Philistine camp.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Samuel 17:53
Commentary on 1 Samuel 17:48-58
(Read 1 Samuel 17:48-58)
See how frail and uncertain life is, even when a man thinks himself best fortified; how quickly, how easily, and by how small a matter, the passage may be opened for life to go out, and death to enter! Let not the strong man glory in his strength, nor the armed man in his armour. God resists the proud, and pours contempt on those who defy him and his people. No one ever hardened his heart against God and prospered. The history is recorded, that all may exert themselves for the honour of God, and the support of his cause, with bold and unshaken reliance on him. There is one conflict in which all the followers of the Lamb are, and must be engaged; one enemy, more formidable than Goliath, still challenges the armies of Israel. But "resist the devil, and he will flee from you." Go forth to battle with the faith of David, and the powers of darkness shall not stand against you. But how often is the Christian foiled through an evil heart of unbelief!