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But he put not their children to death, but did according to that which is written in the law in the book of Moses, as Jehovah commanded, saying, The fathers shall not die for the children, neither shall the children die for the fathers; but every man shall die for his own sin.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

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19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

But he slew not their children. —The verse coincides almost exactly with 2 Kings 14:6. Literally, And their sons h…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 25:1)

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Amaziah was no enemy to religion, but a cool and indifferent friend. Many do what is good, but not with a perfect heart. Rashness makes work for re…

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