1 a A citie in the tribe of Judah, called also Kiriath-baal, {Josh, 15, 60}.
1 ! The Arke is broght to Kiriath-jearim.
2 b Lamented for their sinnes & followed the Lord.
3 ! Samuel exhorteth the people to forsake their sinnes and turne to the Lord.
5 c For Shiloh was now desolate, because the Philistims had taken thence the Arke.
6 d The Chaldea text hathe, that thei drewe water out of their heart: that is, wept abundantly for their sinnes.
8 e Signifying that in the prayers of the godlie there oght to be a vehement zeale.
10 f According to the prophecie of Hannah Samuels mother, {Chap. 2, 10}.
10 ! The Philistims fight against Israel & are ouercome.
12 g Which was a great rocke ouer against Mizpeh.
14 h Meaning, the Philistims.
16 ! Samuel judgeth Israel.
17 i Which was not contrarie to the Lawe: for as yet a certeine place was not appointed.