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He slew of Edom in the Valley of Salt ten thousand, and took Sela by war, and called the name of it Joktheel, unto this day.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Amaziah’s war with Edom is described in detail by the writer of Chronicles.

The “Valley of Salt” is usually identified with the broad, open …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

He slew. —Rather, it was he who smote.

The valley of salt. —Compare to 2 Samuel 8:13.…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

He slew of Edom in the valley of Salt ten thousand
Of which valley, (See Gill on 2 Samuel 8:13)…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Amaziah began well, but did not continue as he had begun. It is not enough to do what our pious predecessors did, merely to keep up the common usag…

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