Matthew Poole and continuators on Judges 14:19

19 ¶ And the spirit of the LORD came upon him , and he went down to Ashkelon , and slew thirty men of them, and took their spoil, and gave change of garments unto them which expounded the riddle, and his anger was kindled , and he went up to his fathers house.

Though he had a constant habit of eminent Strength and Courage; yet that was exceedingly increased upon special occasions, by the extraordinary influences of Gods Spirit.

Either to the Territory, which oft comes under the name of the City; or to the City it self, where he had both Strength and Courage enough to attempt what here follows; and upon the doing hereof they were doubtles[illegible: 1+ letters] struck with such a Terrour, that every one sought onely to preserve himself, and none durst oppose or pursue him.

Together with their Sheets or Shirts, which it suf [illegible: 1+ letters] to imply here, being expressed above v. 13.

For the Treachery of his Wife and Companions.

To wit, alone or without his Wife.

Marginal references: Or, appar[illegible: 1+ letters].