* The children.
   Some think this refers to a defeat of the Ephraimites
   mentioned in 1; Ch 7:20-22; but it probably refers to the
   conduct and defeat of the ten tribes of which Ephraim was the
   head.  Nothing is recorded in the history of Israel concerning
   the cowardice of the Ephraimites, as distinct from that of the
   other tribes:  some therefore think, "that the children of
   Ephraim" is put by a figure of speech for the nation in
   general.

  De 1:41-44  Jos 17:16-18  1Sa 4:10  31:1 
 * carrying.  Heb. throwing forth.  turned.
  Jud 9:28,38-40  Lu 22:33